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 […]
Study Review and Interview: Dr. Melissa Schiff, UW Middle-School Girls Soccer Players and Concussion Study
That there’s a lack of research regarding female concussions is a given at this point. What’s not known as well is that there’s a particular age group which has been largely ignored within the broader female category. It’s the middle-school years. Puberty: the life stage in which some aspects of development occur which affect your […]
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 Cycles: Puberty and Mid-Adolescence
Menstrual cycles vary due to the phase of life. Periods during puberty are different than those in other phases, and overall reproductive functioning is still in development. Note: Many of the facts in the following two sections come from an article in Pediatrics. [2] Cycle Characteristics Age range 11 – 14 (puberty); 15 – 17 […]
