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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