Apparently, ingesting protein+carbs following intense excercise does not enhance recovery in women any more than solely ingesting carbs (and in fact P+C ingestion may have actually reduced performance). The opposite is of course true for men. Note, however, that the studies were done on endurance atheletes (cyclists), not strength atheletes. Also, only 12 cyclists were studied and the doctors who conducted the experiement are quick to note that no definitive conclusions should be drawn until additional experiements are enacted and results are replicated.
Anyways, just thought it was interesting so I figured I’d post it.