Cate Campbell

Four-time Olympic swimmer Cate Campbell has opened up about the struggle of managing her period as an elite athlete.

We’ve also seen different sporting codes, including AFLW, [ditch white shorts all together](https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/aflw-players-will-no-longer-wear-white-shorts-to-reduce-period-anxiety/) in attempt to make players more comfortable and reduce period anxiety. In 2012, she contacted Swimming Australia for advice, and was told to talk to a gynaecologist, who prescribed her the pill. Her GP didn’t know this at the time, so as she tried to dig around for it, she kept hitting Campbell’s ulnar nerve. It affects her ability to hold things and use heavy weights. But she does, however, experience intense cramping during her period. It didn’t work for her, so decided to get it removed by her GP.