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Female Hormonal Cycles

Meaning

The complex, rhythmic fluctuations of sex hormones, primarily estrogen and progesterone, that regulate the reproductive system in women from menarche to menopause. The most prominent example is the menstrual cycle, which typically spans approximately 28 days and is divided into the follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases. These cyclical changes are orchestrated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian (HPO) axis and influence a wide array of physiological and psychological processes. Understanding these cycles is fundamental to reproductive health and overall wellness management.