The female reproductive system is a complex system of external and internal organs that produce eggs that are necessary for reproduction. One egg is prepared for fertilization every month.

A new brain imaging study has found that women’s attention and cognitive control can be influenced by hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle. Specifically, during the mid-luteal phase ...

Discover the best menstrual cycle foods for the “four seasons” of the female hormone cycle, according to a registered dietitian. Photo: Stocksy/ J. Anthony Published Apr 27, 2024 ...

Ovulation happens around day 14 if you have a 28-day cycle — right in the middle of your menstrual cycle. It lasts about 24 hours. After a day, the egg will die or dissolve if it isn’t fertilized.

HEALTH Women's hormone expert shares her method for eliminating menstrual pain: 'Desperate to feel better' Alisa Vitti, founder of Flo Living, shares how her own health struggles inspired her to ...

Cite this: Female Social and Sexual Interest Across the Menstrual Cycle: The Roles of Pain, Sleep and Hormones - Medscape - Jun 01, 2010. Abstract and Introduction Background ...

Estradiol is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries, adrenal gland and also the placenta during pregnancy. Estradiol is the most important hormone during a female’s reproductive years, and ...

Another female hormone, progesterone, acts on dopamine as well, but research doesn’t fully understand yet just what effect it has. Estrogen levels rise in the first 2 weeks of the menstrual cycle .