# Hormonal Contraception for Female Athletes | Ask Lattice

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ICe3uarpWnf3DmXVutjWw?si=3bf40fa38b2946ad 

In this latest video and podcast episode, Lattice coach [Ella Russell](https://latticetraining.com/about/ella/) is joined by Dr Emma Ross and Dr Bella Smith from 'The Well HQ' [(Instagram - @thewell\_hq](https://www.instagram.com/thewell_hq/)), to discuss hormonal contraception for female athletes or those that menstruate.

Tune in for some brilliant discussion by Ella, Emma and Bella, as they address common questions about hormonal contraception for the female athlete.

Intro: (0:00)
Types of contraception: (2:40)
Personal experiences: (9:33)
Choosing a contraceptive: (20:27)
Tracking your period: (22:16)
Effect on training adaptation: (25:37)
Outro: (28:03)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cfZ0mLf7k&t=3297s