Review, 2025
What is the menstrual cycle and how do menstrual disorders affect women?
The menstrual cycle has four phases with complex hormonal and physical changes. Several disorders including PMS and PMDD significantly impact quality of life. New tracking apps and wearable devices can help monitor cycles and health.
What they did
A narrative review of the menstrual cycle's four phases, monitoring technologies, and menstrual-related disorders.
What they found
The menstrual cycle comprises four phases (menstrual, follicular, ovulatory, and luteal) with interconnected hormonal, physiological, and structural changes. Disorders including dysmenorrhea, PMS, PMDD, PCOS, and amenorrhea significantly impact women's quality of life. New technologies including menstrual tracking applications and wearable biosensors help monitor cycle patterns, fertility windows, and related health parameters.
What it means for you
Understanding the menstrual cycle is important for recognizing health problems. Early detection and effective management of menstrual disorders can improve quality of life. This broad review does not provide specific research data on treatment outcomes.
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Phases of the menstrual cycle
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Main menstrual disorders discussed
About the study
- Original title
- Starting from physiology to pathology: A complete review of the menstrual cycle and its management
- Authors
- Kajol V Sawant, Vinod B Sapatale, Uday M Todkar et al.
- Journal
- International Journal of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Year
- 2025
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None (narrative review)
- Open access
- Yes
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.33545/26647206.2025.v7.i1a.26
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