When studies are released, there are often calls for additional research as well as recommendations. In my menstrual cycle survey report, I added quite a few recommendations. Some can be implemented immediately. Others address considerations for planning research. It’s based on what I’ve learned, what responses were to the survey, and more. Take a look at […]
Female Concussions, Menstrual Cycles, and Periods: FAQs
Concussions can occur from many causes. Car accidents (also referred to as motor vehicle accidents or MVAs), sports, running into something or being hit in the head by an object, assault, and falls are common causes. Of the many symptoms that follow, one aspect is rarely discussed for females: changes to menstrual cycles and […]
Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction Following Concussion: HerConcussion.com Survey Results
Females of all ages experience issues with their periods and menstrual cycles after sustaining a concussion. It’s a greatly overlooked topic regarding female concussions that warrants immediate attention. This post includes the report abstract for the survey I developed regarding this topic. I’ve also created two forms. One is to use during a concussion recovery. It’s the […]
Female Concussions and Hormones: An Overview and Call for Research
I’ve been on a quest over the past several years. I’ve been trying without success to get someone, anyone to tell me exactly what is meant when it’s said that females have more difficult recoveries from concussion because hormones are a cause. That’s it. That’s all you hear. “It’s hormones” or a variation of that. […]
Menstrual Cycles: Perimenopause
During perimenopause, the menstrual cycle starts to change. Hormone levels fluctuate and cycles may lengthen. While perimenopause generally starts in the 40s, it can begin in the 30s. It can also last 10 years or more. Cycle duration Variable Perimenopause length 2 – 10 years Average age Generally begins in 40s, and possibly in 30s […]
Female Athlete Triad and Concussion Recovery
Symptoms of the Female Athlete Triad and concussion have some similarities. They both have menstrual cycle dysfunction issues, and one of the treatment options for concussion could exacerbate bone density issues with the triad. I think that diagnosis and treatment options for concussion can draw upon and use triad diagnosis and treatment guidelines. Also, I […]
