You’ve heard of the four stages of the menstrual cycle—menstrual, follicular, ovulation, luteal—but, truth be told, it’s been years since you took a sex-ed class and you could use a refresher course.

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 ...

"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, ...

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 ...

We did an article on the benefits of cycle syncing in terms of fitness *LINK HERE*, but now we’d also like to talk to you ...

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 ...

Cycle smart’ fitness classes are encouraging women to align their workouts with their menstrual cycle. Lydia Spencer-Elliott ...

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 beneficial, period. It has been suggested that women who align their nutrition and fitness habits with their menstrual cycles optimize their health. Dr. Hoosna Haque, an OB-GYN at ...

A recent study posted on the preprint server Research Square* under review for publication in a Nature Portfolio journal reports that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines administered during ...

(WASHINGTON— April 9, 2025) — A marker linked to inflammation, C-reactive protein, may increase significantly during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle in female patients with sickle cell ...