menstrual cycle

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In addition to leading Evie, they also run the period-tracking app 28, which makes fitness recommendations based on the phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

During perimenopause—the period of time that can last years, before a woman’s menstrual cycle ends—dropping estrogen levels can thin and dry skin, he said, and suggested that I put lotion on before bed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

These cells can get larger and change in response to hormones in the menstrual cycle, causing pain, inflammation and scar tissue.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

In January, a cycle coach joins the team to lead workshops on syncing not just workouts but nutrition, creativity — even finances — to the menstrual cycle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

For instance, I hated swimming during PE and considered it a basic human right to use my menstrual cycle as an excuse to stay out of the water.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi