Hormonal Contraceptive Use and Musculoskeletal Injury Risk in Female Athletes: A Prospective Cohort Study
Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Published online on July 24, 2026
Abstract
Sports Health, Ahead of Print.
Background:Female reproductive hormones are attributed to the higher rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among female athletes compared with male athletes.Purpose:To evaluate association between exposure to hormonal contraceptives (HCs), joint laxity, ...
Background:Female reproductive hormones are attributed to the higher rate of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries among female athletes compared with male athletes.Purpose:To evaluate association between exposure to hormonal contraceptives (HCs), joint laxity, ...