American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council

The menstrual cycle is increasingly described as a "vital sign of the female body," with the literature suggesting cycle-related brain and behavioral changes. With growing interest in the effects that the menstrual cycle has on the brain, b…

ObjectiveTo assess secular trend in age at menarche spanning nearly eight decades and to explore variations in these patterns according to selected sociodemographic and anthropometric determinants in the Valencian Community, Spain.Materials…

INTRODUCTION: Inflammation is a marker of immune activation. Inflammation may have an effect on both ovarian function and luteal function, both essential to pregnancy. High inflammation may also signal dysregulated processes within the ovar…