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 ...

How subtle shifts in estrogen and progesterone reshape appetite, metabolism, and nutrition needs—and why flexibility, not ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Let’s take a mental trip back to seventh-grade health class. When you got to the unit on menstruation, ...

Editor's Note: We at PS recognize that people of many genders and identities have menstrual cycles. This particular story includes language from experts who generally refer to people with menstrual ...

A woman’s menstrual cycle is the monthly series of changes the body goes through to prepare for pregnancy. It can be a confusing time and can also vary from woman to woman, as hormones change week to ...

Changing your diet and exercise routine throughout your menstrual cycle may sound complex, but what if it could help to support hormonal balance and put an end to uncomfortable symptoms and PMS?

Professional footballer Lucy Bronze, a member of the English women's national team and London-based Chelsea F.C. Women, has unlocked a secret for peak performance on the pitch. "There’s a phase in my ...

Should your eating and exercise routine change during the phases of your menstrual cycle, in what’s known as cycle syncing? According to a new meta analysis, no. “There’s no evidence that a woman’s ...

During my usual evening TikTok scroll, I came across a video of a personal trainer explaining how a person's menstrual cycle can have a pretty interesting impact on how they exercise. Depending on ...