Stress, and especially chronic stress, has the potential to severely derange a woman's hormonal equilibrium and reproductive well-being. From a biological perspective, stress refers to the body's ...

New research is bringing to light how the brain physically changes while women are on their periods, uncovering insights into ...

¹˒² The hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis regulates gonadal function. The hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing ...