Georgie Bruinvels
Biographic Data
| ID | 3601654 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Georgie Bruinvels |
| GIVEN NAMES | Georgie |
| FAMILY NAME | Bruinvels |
| SIGNATURE | BRUINVELS G |
| AFFILIATIONS | St Mary's University Twickenham London |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9352-7228 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 7 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
My menstruation journey in sport was sad and lonely
This research examined the lived experiences of Pacific sportswomen living in Aotearoa New Zealand concerning menstruation and sport. This research looks into understanding how the different cultural beliefs and taboos on menstruation may impact a Pacific sportswoman's life. Pacific sportswomen in Aotearoa experience menstruation through an intersectional lens with their family and cultural values and practices, intersecting with gender to shape …
It's Such a Taboo Subject, Everybody's Scared to Talk About It
Despite a growing body of research focused on women's experiences of menstruation in sports, most of this has been done by white women on white women and then applied to sportswomen from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very rarely are the menstruation-related experiences of Black, Indigenous, and women of color considered, let alone the focus of such studies. To date, no research has explored Pacific sports women's experiences of menstru…
How Lifestyle Changes during the Covid-19 Global Pandemic Affected the Pattern and Symptoms of the Menstrual Cycle
This research investigated the implications that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the menstrual cycle and any contributing factors to these changes. A questionnaire was completed by 559 eumenorrheic participants, capturing detail on menstrual cycle symptoms and characteristics prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period. Over half of all participants reported to have experienced lack of motivation (61.5%), focus (54.7%) and concentratio…
Covid-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete
The SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) caused the whole sporting calendar to be paused. As we embark on the challenge of navigating through the return to play (RTP) process, there is a necessity to consider the needs of all athletes. This commentary specifically considers recommendations and requirements for the female athlete with a physiological emphasis during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it will be relevant for any similar future sc…
Hormonal Contraceptive Use in Football Codes in Australia
The recent launch of the new National elite women's football competitions in Australia has seen a 20-50% increase in grassroots female participation. With the growing participation across grassroots to elite competitions, understanding the health of female athletes should be prioritized. In elite level athletes, hormonal contraceptive (HC) use is common (~50%), however, little is known about the prevalence and reasons for use and disuse of HC in …
It's Such a Taboo Subject, Everybody's Scared to Talk About It
Despite a growing body of research focused on women's experiences of menstruation in sports, most of this has been done by white women on white women and then applied to sportswomen from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very rarely are the menstruation-related experiences of Black, Indigenous, and women of color considered, let alone the focus of such studies. To date, no research has explored Pacific sports women's experiences of menstru…
My menstruation journey in sport was sad and lonely
This research examined the lived experiences of Pacific sportswomen living in Aotearoa New Zealand concerning menstruation and sport. This research looks into understanding how the different cultural beliefs and taboos on menstruation may impact a Pacific sportswoman's life. Pacific sportswomen in Aotearoa experience menstruation through an intersectional lens with their family and cultural values and practices, intersecting with gender to shape …
Hormonal Contraceptive Use in Football Codes in Australia
The recent launch of the new National elite women's football competitions in Australia has seen a 20-50% increase in grassroots female participation. With the growing participation across grassroots to elite competitions, understanding the health of female athletes should be prioritized. In elite level athletes, hormonal contraceptive (HC) use is common (~50%), however, little is known about the prevalence and reasons for use and disuse of HC in …
Covid-19–Considerations for the Female Athlete
The SARS CoV-2 virus (COVID-19) caused the whole sporting calendar to be paused. As we embark on the challenge of navigating through the return to play (RTP) process, there is a necessity to consider the needs of all athletes. This commentary specifically considers recommendations and requirements for the female athlete with a physiological emphasis during and following the COVID-19 pandemic, however, it will be relevant for any similar future sc…
Hormonal Contraceptive Use in Football Codes in Australia
The recent launch of the new National elite women's football competitions in Australia has seen a 20-50% increase in grassroots female participation. With the growing participation across grassroots to elite competitions, understanding the health of female athletes should be prioritized. In elite level athletes, hormonal contraceptive (HC) use is common (~50%), however, little is known about the prevalence and reasons for use and disuse of HC in …
How Lifestyle Changes during the Covid-19 Global Pandemic Affected the Pattern and Symptoms of the Menstrual Cycle
This research investigated the implications that the COVID-19 pandemic had on the menstrual cycle and any contributing factors to these changes. A questionnaire was completed by 559 eumenorrheic participants, capturing detail on menstrual cycle symptoms and characteristics prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown period. Over half of all participants reported to have experienced lack of motivation (61.5%), focus (54.7%) and concentratio…
It's Such a Taboo Subject, Everybody's Scared to Talk About It
Despite a growing body of research focused on women's experiences of menstruation in sports, most of this has been done by white women on white women and then applied to sportswomen from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Very rarely are the menstruation-related experiences of Black, Indigenous, and women of color considered, let alone the focus of such studies. To date, no research has explored Pacific sports women's experiences of menstru…
My menstruation journey in sport was sad and lonely
This research examined the lived experiences of Pacific sportswomen living in Aotearoa New Zealand concerning menstruation and sport. This research looks into understanding how the different cultural beliefs and taboos on menstruation may impact a Pacific sportswoman's life. Pacific sportswomen in Aotearoa experience menstruation through an intersectional lens with their family and cultural values and practices, intersecting with gender to shape …
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Athletes (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · Sports injuries and prevention (3 works) · Demography (2 works) · Demography (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Hormone (2 works)