It's not just about the period people! 

 There's a lot more going on in a body that is going through the phases of the menstrual cycle. It is a chain of activities in the brain, ovaries, and uterus that are all linked to hormones. 

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Studies:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6509460/ 

 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6724592/  

https://flo.health/menstrual-cycle/lifestyle/fitness-and-exercise/exercising-during-period   

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Originally found on: 

https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2021/04/05/does-injury-incidence-really-change-across-the-menstrual-cycle-highlighting-a-recent-key-study/  

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