The cervicovaginal tract (CVT) is the first point of entry for both pathogens and sperm, making this tissue site unique in its ability to protect against infection while also allowing for reproduction ...

Let’s take a mental trip back to seventh-grade health class. When you got to the unit on menstruation, you probably learned that people with uteruses typically get their periods once a month or so—but ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (May 28, 2025)—The menopause transition can take a physical as well as a mental and emotional toll on many women. A new study suggests that emotions such as anger, irritability, and ...

The current expectation is that every ovulatory menstrual cycle will have a luteal phase (the time from egg released until the next flow) that lasts approximately 14 days. It is simple, ovulation ...

How subtle shifts in estrogen and progesterone reshape appetite, metabolism, and nutrition needs—and why flexibility, not ...

Just when you think you've figured out your entire menstrual cycle, there's always something new and interesting to learn. Like did you know your cycle is made up of four stages, each one serving a ...

The different phases of the menstrual cycle have fluctuating hormones that impact mood, energy, nutrition intake and more. Here's what to know. Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus ...

New research suggests that women experience a distinct decrease in sexual motivation during a specific phase of the menstrual cycle known as the implantation window. This reduction in desire may serve ...

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