Influence on the gemale hormone balance?

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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Dear Jordan,
Dear Austin,

I was wondering if strength training has an influence on the female hormone balance?
I and other girls in the powerlifting gym noticed that we all got strong PMS ( yaay so much fun!) and other difficulties for an example migraine since we started powerlifting. My guess is the more testosterone we create our body has to create also more estrogen to keep the balance?

Thanks and greetings from Germany :slight_smile:

Marie

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Hi Marie,

At present the evidence on females and training suggests that no meaningful, reliable changes occur with respect to sex steroid concentrations unless a large amount of weight is gained or lost. Hope that helps!

-Jordan