58% of runners: luteal phase defect
58% of female runners have a luteal phase defect, meaning the second half of their menstrual cycle is compromised, likely due to relative energy deficiency.
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From The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett · May 8, 2026
58% of female runners have a luteal phase defect, meaning the second half of their menstrual cycle is compromised, likely due to relative energy deficiency.
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