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Hormonal Birth Control Might Reduce Female Athletes’ ACL Tears

Female athletes are two to eight times more likely to tear their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) than their male counterparts performing the same sport at the same level. They are also at greater risk for other ligament and tendon injuries, such as ankle sprains. 

  • March 4, 2025

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Hormonal Birth Control Might Reduce Female Athletes’ ACL Tears

  • March 4, 2025

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