Representation of Female Participants in the Field of Exercise Induced Gastrointestinal Damage: An Audit of Current Literature

Introduction: Literature in the field of exercise induced gastrointestinal damage (EIGD) has more than doubled in the last five years and multiple review papers have been published on the aetiology and pathophysiology of exercise induced gastrointestinal perturbations. While some reviews highlight sex as an intrinsic influencing factor this is not discussed further in the reviews, nor are potential sex differences considered in current recommendations and guidelines related to EIGD. This in part may be due to a lack of female data that can inform recommendations.
Source: Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport - Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Tags: O2023SMA-266 Source Type: research