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The menstrual cycle has four phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. The main purpose of the menstrual cycle is to produce an egg for potential fertilization by sperm. Stress, certain ...

Cycle syncing is when you change your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits during each phase of your menstrual cycle to support health and well-being. The practice helps you align your daily routines ...

A new study has debunked a popular TikTok wellness trend called cycle syncing, which claims that tailoring a workout routine to match the hormonal changes that occur during the different phases of the ...

The structure of the female brain changes throughout the menstrual cycle, scientists have found. For the first time, researchers at Germany's Max Planck Society have monitored how the brain changes at ...

Periods get a bad rap. At best, they’re a monthly annoyance for the better part of four decades. And at worst, they can have dramatic, negative effects on everyday living, fertility struggles, and ...

Dr Jain says that a woman’s menstrual cycle is a reflection of her reproductive health and hormonal balance. “It’s normal for your cycle to change slightly as you age, but when it becomes noticeably ...

Scientists reviewed nearly three decades of studies and found that while hormones may influence power, endurance, or coordination, the menstrual cycle’s real impact on women’s sports performance ...