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: Life Phases at a Glance
Because there are many differences for each life phase, I’ve pulled together some key points to share. It’s important to keep these differences in mind as you review concussion information. If you’re a female and have a concussion, or are caring for someone who has one, review this information so you know some considerations for […]
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 Cycle Overview
When reviewing information about concussion, it is helpful to understand the different hormones involved in the menstrual cycle and what the levels are at different phases. Both female and male hormones come into play. New research shows that a sudden drop in progesterone levels may indicate a higher potential for longer recovery times from concussion […]
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 […]
Menstrual Cycles and Hormones: Postmenopause
Menopause occurs when ovaries cease production and a woman has her last period. Once there have been no subsequent periods for 12 months, it is determined that menopause has indeed occurred. The actual date of menopause is then retroactively determined. For instance, if your last period ends on March 11, 2014 and you don’t have […]
