What role does Menopause Check play in Sport?

Menopause Check testing in sports can help identify hormonal shifts (e.g., estrogen decline) that affect muscle recovery, bone density, and thermoregulation. However, the provided context does not contain specific studies on menopause in athletes. A women’s hormone vital check (e.g., MyBody-X) measures relevant markers like estradiol, progesterone, and FSH, but direct translation to athletic performance is practice-based rather than strongly evidence-backed. Additionally, elevated cortisol (mentioned in context) impairs collagen synthesis and recovery – a factor amplified during menopause. In summary, Menopause Check can serve as individual monitoring but should not replace sports medicine advice. Evidence level: practice (clinical consensus), not from controlled trials. Caveat: No direct sport studies in context; individual variability is high.