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The menstrual cycle and hormonal contraception are related because hormonal birth control methods suppress or alter the natural menstrual cycle {fact:2, fact:3}, and studies have investigated whether the use of hormonal contraception influences physiological responses in the same way as the natural menstrual cycle [1].
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Sex differences in the cardiopulmonary and neuromuscular ... biorxiv.org 1 fact
claimThe study did not control for hormonal status or use it as an exclusion criterion, citing evidence from Georgescu et al. (2020) and Mattu et al. (2020) that the menstrual cycle and hormonal contraceptive usage do not influence cardiopulmonary or neuromuscular responses to whole-body exercise.
Cycle Syncing: How to Understand Your Menstrual Cycle to Reduce ... healthmatters.nyp.org 1 fact
claimIndividuals who use hormonal contraception that prevents ovulation, such as contraceptive pills, patches, rings, implants, or injections, cannot practice cycle syncing because their menstrual cycle is suppressed.
Cycle Syncing Through Your Menstrual Phases trinityhealthmichigan.org 1 fact
claimHormonal birth control methods alter natural hormone patterns, whereas non-hormonal birth control methods allow individuals to sync activities with their natural menstrual cycle.