Arsenal and Scotland international Jen Beattie has praised Chelsea manager Emma Hayes' "forward-thinking" approach to managing menstrual cycles in football but is concerned by the lack of research and understanding about how performance can be affected.
Speaking on Sky Sports' Three Players and Podcast, Beattie, along with former England international Rachel Yankey and Everton's Izzy Christiansen discussed the return of the WSL and the challenge of periods in women's football and the idea of moving to rival teams.
Following England captain Leah Williamson revealing that she had an endometriosis flare-up that nearly resulted in her missing the Lionesses' triumphant Euro 2022 campaign, the WSL stars went into greater depth on the difficulties surrounding periods in the game.
"The broader topic that Leah is trying to raise is so important," Beattie said.
"We all know how much this affects women in general, let alone professional sportswomen
