Exploring the potential association between oral contraceptive use and risk of low energy availability with fitness adaptations and training loads in female university soccer players

Key Points

• The study aims to investigate the relationship between oral contraceptive use and risk of low energy availability in female university soccer players.
• Examined training loads and fitness adaptations in relation to oral contraceptive use.
• Utilized small sample size of female university soccer players.
• Monitored session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) during practices.
• No consistent association found between oral contraceptive use and training loads.
• No significant link detected between low energy availability risk and fitness adaptations.