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Why are Utah athletes being asked to provide menstrual histories in order to participate?

The practice is commonplace around the country, but has come under fire since the reversal of Roe v. Wade.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Athletes take the court at a Utah high school girls' basketball practice in 2021. The Utah High School Activities Association is one of many organizations around the country that ask girls to provide information about their menstrual cycles before participating in sports — a practice that has come under fire since the reversal of Roe v. Wade.