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Exploring the Impact of Elite Sports on Female Fertility: Laura Kenny's Insight

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Exploring the Impact of Elite Sports on Female Fertility: Laura Kenny's Insight

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  • Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female athlete, has devoted over a decade to cycling, often pushing her body to the limits.
  • After experiencing a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy, she questions whether elite sports negatively impact women's fertility.
  • Dr. Emma O'Donnell highlights that caloric burn in elite training can disrupt menstrual cycles, affecting ovulation and potentially reducing fertility.
  • Professor Geeta Nargund notes a possible link between intense exercise and miscarriage, but emphasizes the need for more research on this topic.
  • Current conversations among female athletes about fertility have evolved, with some considering options like egg freezing to manage career and family planning.

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