Are muscles and tendons affected by hormones? Yes! What do the hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle mean for training but also for therapy? Does REDs influence injuries/recovery? What do we need to consider when working with athletes returning to sport/exercise after giving birth? What are the musculoskeletal issues that affect Masters athletes? And of course, what are the evidence based strategies for keeping our female athletes enjoying exercise and sport at every age & stage? This presentation will review the evidence for integrating hormonal changes into treatment planning and translate it into clinically applicable strategies.