menstrual cycle

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Blackburn has adenomyosis, endometriosis and fibromyalgia and said she plans her life around her menstrual cycle.

From BBC • May 20, 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

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

"We've noticed the females who are due on their menstrual cycle, gambling increases before the cycle has kicked in," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 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