The menstrual cycle has four phases: menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. The main purpose of the menstrual cycle is to produce an egg for potential fertilization by sperm. Stress, certain ...

Cycle Tracker, an app that helps women keep track of their menstrual cycles, is available now on the Apple Watch. While limited cycle tracking has been part of Apple’s iOS Health app since 2015, Cycle ...

There are loads of menstrual tracking apps. Several have been around for years, are excellent at what they do, and, for that reason, they’re incredibly popular – like Clue and Flo. This hasn’t stopped ...

Sarah Mitroff has worn many hats at CNET, including Senior Mobile Editor and Managing Editor of Health and Wellness. Currently, she is a freelance editor. Throughout her career, she's written about ...

Understanding the timing of ovulation in relation to your menstrual cycle is key to gauging the likelihood of pregnancy. Sperm can survive up to 5 days in the uterus, so pregnancy is most likely when ...

Some effects of the menstrual cycle can be unpleasant. Many factors can influence the length of a person’s period and how it affects their body. This article will explore the various factors that can ...