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Study Finds Female Athletes Excel During Ovulation Phase
10/10/2025
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- University College London (UCL) researchers report female athletes have faster reaction times during ovulation, 80 ms quicker.
- The study tracked 54 women aged 18-40 across activity levels, assessing cognition through phases.
- Elite athletes showed greater gains, with attention scores over 120 ms faster during ovulation.
- Stephanie Hilborne of Women in Sport highlights cognitive and fall-prevention benefits and urges more participation.
