There is ongoing debate about how and why the menstrual cycle affects women's attraction to men. According to the dual sexuality hypothesis, women form pair-bond relationships with men who provide care but also obtain genetic benefits by biasing mating effort towards men with high-fitness genes ...
During some phases, women need to realize their performance might not be the same level. Despite trying as hard as possible to achieve the same goals, the body might not respond in the same way. The menstrual cycle affects the body in subtle ways. Women with a strong mental focus will be...
ovulate (release an egg to be fertilized) at any time during her menstrual cycle (even immediately after the end of their period), it is possible to become pregnant at any point in the menstrual cycle. During the menstrual phase, the pituitary gland begins to secrete follicle-stimulating hormo...
However, for women or those coaching women runners it’s important to have an awareness of how the menstrual cycle can affect training and know what to expect during different times of the month. Hormonal shifts can affect many aspects in a woman’s life including sleep cycles, stress levels,...
Endometrial biopsies have the same issue. The tampon-based solution inherently and passively avoids this problem. By analyzing menstrual effluence, NGJ ensures samples are taken at the same time in the cycle, thereby addressing the variability that affects tests of saliva, venous blood, and tissue....
We have previously shown that the menstrual cycle has no effect on rectal sensitivity of normal healthy women, despite them having looser stools at the time of menses. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often report significant exacerbation of their IBS symptoms with menses, raising the ...
Posted inWomen Last updated 12/06/2023 Can it be a good idea to sync a skincare routine to your menstrual cycle? We find out Have you ever noticed how at certain times of the month your skin positively glows, while at others you just can’t seem to get it to play ball? Turns out...
Background: The menstrual cycle affects muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) but not hemodynamics during orthostasis in healthy euvolemic women. Whether this is also true in women with the Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), who have a small heart coupled with red...
Another of the biggest cycle-related complaints among fit women concerns bloating. It's not abnormal at all for women to take on 5 to 10 extra pounds of water during their cycle. As you can imagine, this can have an unsettling effect on the reflection in the mirror. ...
Moreover, mental health disorders in women are frequently exacerbated by the menstrual cycle: At least 60% of women with depression also see their symptoms get worse prior to their period. Yet the researchers noted most journals tend to publish studies that focus on reproductive health and pregnan...