Our bodies have over 50 hormones, each performing a different function. But most of us don’t know what they are, what they do, and how they affect our athletic performance. With the help of VIS Expert and General Obstetrician and Gynecologist, Chimsom Oleka, MD, we’ve broken down some of the most common hormone imbalances in women, what training with imbalances looks like, and how to treat them.
By: Abby Waddington
VIS Creator
& Chimsom Oleka
VIS Expert
Topic: Body
November 14 2024
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Studies show that around 80% of women experience hormonal imbalances, but it can be difficult to know when we’re dealing with one and how it will affect us as women athletes. While injuries are a part of sports that we all understand, it can be frustrating when our hormones are causing symptoms or performance dip...