Dr Georgie Bruinvels, menstrual cycle, Orreco and Fitrwoman

The Women in Sport & Exercise Academic Network Podcast

Dr Georgie Bruinvels is a Research Scientist and the Female Athlete lead at Orreco. Georgie is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at University College London. Both her applied and research focus is on better understanding female physiology and in particular focusing on how the hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle impact physiological, physical and psychological readiness. At Orreco, Georgie works across a wide range of both team and individual sports including both National and WSL teams. Within her applied practice, she has four different aims: Improving education, increasing participation; helping to support performance; and ultimately driving research in this space.

Podcast content:

· How Georgie initially got into research on menstrual cycle.

· The recent publication on menstrual education provision in UK schools: Key findings and recommendations.

· Georgie’s thoughts on whether there is an actual increase in knowledge application.

· Orreco’s work with FIFA on education about women.

· Georgie’s own growth and promotion of her research (e.g., the Female Athlete Podcast): Advice for others.

· The Fitrwoman app and Fitrcoach

· Georgie’s recent publication on COVID-19, menstrual cycle and the female athlete, and thoughts on how COVID vaccinations might disrupt the menstrual cycle.