Nov 18  
● 02:00 
- 03:30 PM
Supporting Menstrual Health in Adolescent Female Athletes

Date

Nov 18, 2026

Time

02:00 
- 03:30 PM

Location

Edward Suites 2

Audience

All Attendees

About this Talk

This talk will explore menstrual health in adolescent female athletes, with a focus on the classification of ovarian hormone profiles and the importance of developing body literacy to empower young athletes both today and beyond. It will also consider practical approaches to initiating and navigating conversations around menstrual health with teenage female athletes, providing valuable insights for those supporting their health and performance.

Speakers

Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale
Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale

Professor Kirsty Elliott-Sale is an internationally recognised expert in female endocrinology and exercise physiology, with over two decades of experience researching women’s health and performance. Her work focuses on the menstrual cycle, hormonal contraception, menstrual dysfunction, and pregnancy in athletic, occupational (e.g: military) and clinical populations.

Kirsty has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed publications and is committed to improving research and practice standards in women’s sport. She regularly collaborates with leading organisations including the UK Sports Institute, UEFA, FIFPRO, and the Women’s Tennis Association, as well as elite teams such as Arsenal Women’s Football Team and West Ham Women’s Football Team.

She currently leads the Centre of Excellence for Women in Sport at Manchester Metropolitan University, driving innovation and impact in female athlete research.

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