For anyone who menstruates, this is a routine question during any visit to your doctor. Health care providers generally ask this to determine whether their patient is concerned about a menstrual ...

If you have ovaries, this emotional rollercoaster probably feels very familiar. While men don't experience a monthly hormonal ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD The start of your period is the beginning of the menstrual cycle, which typically lasts ...

Feeling out of sync with your body and not exactly sure why? Some days workouts go well, yet the very next day, something might seem off. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. The reason you ...

Share on Pinterest An ongoing health study from Apple seeks to increase understanding of the menstrual cycle and how it is related to health conditions like infertility, heart health, and menopause.

The athletes had to complete tests in three different phases of their menstrual cycle: in the follicular phase, around ovulation and in the middle of the luteal phase. Many women experience physical ...

Saying the phrase “menstrual blood” or or the word “period” can feel almost dirty. That’s because in the western world, people with periods are taught not to discuss this exceedingly normal biological ...

Female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate monthly across the menstrual cycle, affecting moods and energy levels.

The credit (blame?) lies with fluctuations in one specific hormone.