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.

Medically reviewed by Laura Young Energy levels may increase during the follicular phase due to rising estrogen.Increased ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cycle syncing is when you change your diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits during each phase of your menstrual cycle to support health and well-being. The practice helps you align your daily routines ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

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