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.

"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, ...

Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle can cause weight fluctuations in women, such as bloating and puffiness, says ...

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I first heard of these terms (follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase) on social media. I saw reels where people would joke about feeling unmotivated during their luteal phase, but productive ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women who received COVID-19 vaccination in the follicular phase had longer menstrual cycles vs. before ...

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