One-third of women experience heavy menstrual bleeding, which can lead to fatigue and anaemia. Amber Barrett, an Irish footballer, recalls her first period at age 12, just before a GAA football match. Initially, she felt confident, bolstered by her mother's comments that menstruation would not hinder her sports performance. However, Barrett's experience over time has illustrated the real challenges faced by female athletes in managing their menstrual health, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and supportive measures in sports environments.
A third of women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding which can significantly impact their energy levels and cause anaemia. Irish footballer Amber Barrett is one of them.
Amber Barrett (29) vividly remembers when she had her first period at age 12 before a football match, not realizing the impact it would have on her future.
At such an early stage in her athletic career, Barrett recalled her mother's reassurance that menstruation wouldn't affect her performance, which she later found to be inaccurate.
Barrett's experience reflects a broader issue of how menstruation affects female athletes, highlighting the need for better awareness and understanding of menstrual health.
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