Modulation of Vascular Health by Hormonal Contraceptives and Exercise in Young Women: Using the FITT Principles Methodological Framework.

This review uses the FITT principles as a methodological framework for inclusion of hormonal contraceptives in vascular health research. Cardiovascular health is governed by responses of the heart and vasculature to stimuli, including exercise and synthetic hormones in hormonal contraception. In this review, we draw similarities between research examining the effects of exercise training and hormonal contraception on vascular health, aligned using FITT principles (frequency, intensity, type, and time) as a methodological framework, and outline future directions for research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]