A woman’s life is subject to her hormonal cycle. Whether athletic or not. But sports gynecology has become a discipline in its own right. From puberty to menopause, through a desire for pregnancy, intensive practice can influence the menstrual cycle and conversely, it can impact performance.
At the same time, a recent IFOP survey showed that 57% of women refrain from practicing physical activity during their periods because of pain, fear of leakage and because of the discomfort of protections. . A young French start-up offers a range of invisible protection dedicated to sport.
The guests of 100% Sport:
- Carole Maître, sports doctor, gynecologist at INSEP
- Mathilde Houset, founder of SMOON