Menstrual cycle phases influence heart autonomic regulation, showing HRV variations, yet muscle performance and mood states ...

From feeling bloated and constipated before your period to making more frequent trips to the toilet when you’re on it, ...

When I reflect on what I am loving most about my senior year at Georgetown University, my answer is clear: school restrooms being consistently stocked with menstrual products. Following a long-overdue ...

The different phases of the menstrual cycle have fluctuating hormones that impact mood, energy, nutrition intake and more. Here's what to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...

Medically reviewed by Lulu Zhao, M.D. Lulu Zhao, MD, FACOG, FASAM is a board-certified OB-GYN and addiction medicine specialist whose expertise is the intersection of physical health and mental ...

Menstruation is a delicate communication between the brain and the ovaries. At the start of the cycle, hormone levels from the ovaries have dropped to their lowest, which signals the hypothalamus in ...

Menstruation is once again a hot topic on social media, thanks to a new health trend known as "cycle syncing." It involves aligning your diet and exercise habits to each phase of your menstrual cycle.

Irregular periods are often blamed on hormones, but doctors say changes in menstrual cycles can sometimes point to thyroid ...

The start of your period is the beginning of the menstrual cycle, which typically lasts about 28 days. Underlying health conditions like PCOS and uterine fibroids can make your cycles longer and ...

How did you learn about periods for the first time? Was it in a 5th grade classroom, split by sex? An embarrassing conversation with parents? When menstrual health researcher Mandi Tembo learned about ...