"Menstrual Cycle" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
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The period from onset of one menstrual bleeding (MENSTRUATION) to the next in an ovulating woman or female primate. The menstrual cycle is regulated by endocrine interactions of the HYPOTHALAMUS; the PITUITARY GLAND; the ovaries; and the genital tract. The menstrual cycle is divided by OVULATION into two phases. Based on the endocrine status of the OVARY, there is a FOLLICULAR PHASE and a LUTEAL PHASE. Based on the response in the ENDOMETRIUM, the menstrual cycle is divided into a proliferative and a secretory phase.
| Descriptor ID |
D008597
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| MeSH Number(s) |
G08.686.605
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| Concept/Terms |
Menstrual Cycle- Menstrual Cycle
- Cycle, Menstrual
- Cycles, Menstrual
- Menstrual Cycles
Endometrial Cycle- Endometrial Cycle
- Cycle, Endometrial
- Cycles, Endometrial
- Endometrial Cycles
Ovarian Cycle- Ovarian Cycle
- Cycle, Ovarian
- Cycles, Ovarian
- Ovarian Cycles
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Menstrual Cycle" by people in this website by year, and whether "Menstrual Cycle" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| 1996 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Menstrual Cycle" by people in Profiles.
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Shenouda N, Stock JM, Chouramanis NV, Lincoln ZR, Wenner MM, Chirinos JA, Edwards DG. Favorable alterations in ventricular-arterial interactions across the menstrual cycle in healthy premenopausal women. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2025 03 01; 328(3):H648-H657.
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Butt MS, Saleem J, Zakar R, Aiman S, Khan MZ, Fischer F. Benefits of physical activity on reproductive health functions among polycystic ovarian syndrome women: a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 2023 05 12; 23(1):882.
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Hewitt SC, Wu SP, Wang T, Ray M, Brolinson M, Young SL, Spencer TE, DeCherney A, DeMayo FJ. The Estrogen Receptor a Cistrome in Human Endometrium and Epithelial Organoids. Endocrinology. 2022 09 01; 163(9).
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D'Agata MN, Hoopes EK, Berube FR, Hirt AE, Kuczmarski AV, Ranadive SM, Wenner MM, Witman MA. Evidence of reduced peripheral microvascular function in young Black women across the menstrual cycle. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2021 12 01; 131(6):1783-1791.
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Rieder JK, Kleshchova O, Weierich MR. Trauma Characteristics Moderate the Relation Between Estradiol and Trauma-Related Symptoms. J Trauma Stress. 2022 02; 35(1):246-256.
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Bharadwaj VN, Porreca F, Cowan RP, Kori S, Silberstein SD, Yeomans DC. A new hypothesis linking oxytocin to menstrual migraine. Headache. 2021 07; 61(7):1051-1059.
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Zolton JR, Sjaarda LA, Mumford SL, DeVilbiss EA, Kim K, Flannagan KS, Radoc JG, Perkins NJ, Silver RM, Wactawski-Wende J, Hill MJ, DeCherney AH, Schisterman EF. Circulating Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and Soluble fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase-1 as Biomarkers for Endometrial Remodeling Across the Menstrual Cycle. Obstet Gynecol. 2021 01 01; 137(1):82-90.
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Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Last Word on Point:Counterpoint: Investigators should/should not control for menstrual cycle phase when performing studies of vascular control that include women. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2020 11 01; 129(5):1136-1137.
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Evans MB, Nobles CJ, Kim K, Hill MJ, DeCherney AH, Silver RM, Mumford SL, Sjaarda LA, Perkins NJ, Schisterman EF. Low-dose aspirin in reproductive health: effects on menstrual cycle characteristics. Fertil Steril. 2020 12; 114(6):1263-1270.
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Wenner MM, Stachenfeld NS. Point: Investigators should control for menstrual cycle phase when performing studies of vascular control that include women. J Appl Physiol (1985). 2020 11 01; 129(5):1114-1116.