But seriously, I dont believe it for a second.
Just sent you a PM link from a women's fitness site with women's own experience that say's otherwise.
I’m sure there are cases of almost everything you can think of. And I’m sure there are reports of almost anything you would care to ask people about. And I’m sure that some people will report to you anything they think you would like to hear, especially in our “look at me, PLEASE!” culture.
My degree is in Exercise Physiology. I worked in that field for a number of years. Never did anyone I know mention this little fact at that time. I find it hard to believe it’s very common and not a soul breathed a word.