Fueling Relief: A Nutrition Guide for Managing Endometriosis in Indian Athletes
Endometriosis isn’t just a women’s health buzzword—it’s a formidable opponent that affects nearly 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. This chronic condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing inflammation, pain, and sometimes even infertility. It manifests in various ways, including debilitating cramps, painful periods, fatigue, bloating, and gastrointestinal issues […]
“I did not kick while on my periods, and I play Karate. Imagine that!”
I come from a small village in Madhya Pradesh, called Alampur. I have many firsts to my name, be it being the first girl to have a graduate degree in my village to representing India in the Asian Games in Karate. While I value the impact of education in my life, I firmly believe that I get my confidence and self-esteem from being an athlete.
A case study to understand the impact of menstruation on training
Menstruation has long been subject to uninformed preconceived notions in our society and as a result of the same, has also been largely overlooked with regard to its interplay with the journey of female athletes.