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 ...
Don't know what's going on during your menstrual cycle? You're not alone. We asked two doctors to explain every phase from ovulation to periods. From a purely biological standpoint, “the menstrual ...
If you’re trying for a baby, you’ve probably learned two important facts about conception: 1) a woman is most likely to conceive around ovulation and 2) pinpointing the date of ovulation isn’t easy.
On average, this happens on day 14 of 28 day menstrual cycle. However, if you are curious to track the ovulation period, then ...
Here’s a solution that could make PMS’ing less uncomfortable. Women experience menstrual cycles within four phases: menstruation, follicular, ovulation and the luteal phase, typically lasting 28 days.
Many women, and people who menstruate, feel they have a general understanding of how their menstrual cycle affects them, like how the world feels a little more grey during PMS, or how you suddenly can ...
Progesterone: This rises only after ovulation, calming the mind, stabilising the mood, sleep and body temperature. Signs of low progesterone include anxiety, spotting, insomnia, PMS and a short luteal ...
Meanwhile, she explains, the male hormone testosterone stays at a fairly constant level throughout the cycle. "This means that relatively speaking, testosterone is higher compared to the female ...
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 ...
Lots of misinformation and anecdotal stories exist on the internet when it comes to pregnancy and fertility. One question that often comes up: If you’ve had sex during your period, can you get ...