Society for Menstrual Cycle Research

Society for Menstrual Cycle Research The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research is a nonprofit, interdisciplinary research organization com

The Society for Menstrual Cycle Research, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1979 by a multidisciplinary group of women who were pioneers in understanding the centrality of menstrual cycle research to women’s health. We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers, health care providers, policy makers, and students who share an interest in women’s lives and health needs as they are related to the menstrual cycle. We sponsor a biennial conference, a newsletter, the journal Women’s Reproductive Health, and the blog Re:Cycling. Our mission is to be the source of guidance, expertise, and ethical considerations for researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funding resources interested in the menstrual cycle. We offer a network of communication and support that spans discipline, professional responsibilities, and geography to provide woman-centered perspectives on menstrual experiences. Membership is open to individuals who have an interest in research on the menstrual cycle or related issues, and who support the purposes of the Society:

-to identify research priorities, to recommend research strategies, and to promote interdisciplinary woman-centered research on the menstrual cycle.
-to provide a formal communication network to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about menstrual cycle events in the context of women’s health over the life span.
-to examine the practical, ethical and policy issues surrounding menstrual cycle research.
-to generate and exchange information and to promote public discussion of issues related to the menstrual cycle.
-to influence public policy for the enhancement of women’s health.

New paper examines how women’s empowerment influences unintended pregnancies in Nigeria. Analysis of 6,265 women shows t...
03/13/2026

New paper examines how women’s empowerment influences unintended pregnancies in Nigeria.

Analysis of 6,265 women shows that modern contraceptive use lowers risk even when fertility preferences differ from husbands, while transitional socio-cultural empowerment can increase risk without structural support. Findings highlight the need to address gendered power dynamics, socio-cultural barriers, and spousal communication to turn empowerment into reproductive agency.

✍️ Idowu O. Ayodeji & Monisola O. Oluwalonimi

Read here: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2623118
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

New qualitative research examines women’s lived experiences of premenstrual disorders and their perceived links to past ...
03/13/2026

New qualitative research examines women’s lived experiences of premenstrual disorders and their perceived links to past emotional maltreatment.

Through interviews and drawing tasks with participants across nine countries, findings suggest that premenstrual symptoms can mirror early emotional dynamics and surface suppressed experiences. The study highlights drawing as a powerful method for fostering insight and deepening both research and therapeutic understanding.

✍️ Hen Polat, Binson Bussakorn, and Rachel Lev-Wiesel

Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2623532
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

New paper examines how the fertility app Natural Cycles uses influencer-sponsored content on Instagram to promote its me...
03/11/2026

New paper examines how the fertility app Natural Cycles uses influencer-sponsored content on Instagram to promote its messaging. Analysis of 499 posts found frequent use of emotional, credibility, and logic-based appeals, often linking “natural” messaging to concerns about hormonal birth control. The findings highlight important implications for public health communication and reproductive health advocacy.

✍️ Sarah Harper, Nadya Hayasi, Anika Maney, M. Riley Tinlin & Leticia Bode

Learn more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2623516
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

A realist study explores how preconception care works for people with existing health conditions. It finds that when hea...
03/11/2026

A realist study explores how preconception care works for people with existing health conditions. It finds that when healthcare professionals apply reproductive health knowledge, discuss pregnancy intentions, and provide holistic, individualized support during routine care, it enables better preconception health and reduces risks for both parent and child.

✍️ Heather Hopper, Kerryn Husk, Kate Maslin, and Jill Shawe

Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2625250
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

A recent study on infertility reveals the lasting harm of insensitive comments. Analysis of 160 narratives identified co...
03/11/2026

A recent study on infertility reveals the lasting harm of insensitive comments. Analysis of 160 narratives identified common negative messages such as prying about family plans, unsolicited advice, and dismissive optimism. The findings highlight what not to say and how to communicate more supportively.

✍️ Kami A. Kosenko

Learn more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2621406
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Women’s Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://www.menstruationresearch.org/

Qualitative findings from interviews with ten couples indicate that uncertainty, endurance, and resilience characterize ...
03/11/2026

Qualitative findings from interviews with ten couples indicate that uncertainty, endurance, and resilience characterize shared experiences, with impacts on intimacy, fertility, social participation, and professional identity.

The study underscores the importance of dyadic coping and highlights the need for healthcare systems to recognize and support partner involvement to strengthen shared understanding and adaptive coping.


✍️ Saga Palmquist Granér and Rita Sjöström

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2623108
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Women's Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://lnkd.in/gCRTVYc8

New research in Nepal shows how strong sociocultural expectations, including pressure to conceive soon after marriage an...
03/11/2026

New research in Nepal shows how strong sociocultural expectations, including pressure to conceive soon after marriage and preference for sons, shape women’s pregnancy experiences and mental wellbeing. Limited decision-making power and concealment of early pregnancy contribute to significant distress. Maternal health efforts must address these social realities alongside clinical care.

✍️ Lalita Kumari Sah, Eleni Hatzidimitriadou & Rajeeb Kumar Sah

Learn more: https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2026.2623522
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Women's Reproductive Health is the official journal of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research. Join the Society to receive free access to the journal: https://lnkd.in/gCRTVYc8

A preregistered study of 76 women found that luteal phase, inflammation, and history of unwanted sexual activity had min...
03/06/2026

A preregistered study of 76 women found that luteal phase, inflammation, and history of unwanted sexual activity had minimal effects on arousal, anxiety, and disgust responses to sexual stimuli.

While effects were small, the study highlighted the complexity of women’s emotional responses and the need for larger samples to uncover subtle influences.

Discover more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2025.2601867 . .

📘 Women’s Reproductive Health
🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4ME-qGv
✍️ Harper R. Jones, Anneliis Sartin-Tarm, & Tierney K. Lorenz

A new 21-item Fertility-Related Quality-of-Life Scale for Women captures the emotional, career, and financial impacts of...
03/06/2026

A new 21-item Fertility-Related Quality-of-Life Scale for Women captures the emotional, career, and financial impacts of fertility decisions. This validated tool can help guide research and support tailored interventions to improve women’s reproductive well-being.

Access here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2025.2585464 . .

📘 Women’s Reproductive Health
🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4ME-qGv
✍️ Selman Kizilkaya, Gülizar Gülcan Şeremet, & Nazmiye Ekİncİ

A qualitative study of 25 couples in Colombo District found that sub fertile couples in Sri Lanka often navigate multipl...
03/05/2026

A qualitative study of 25 couples in Colombo District found that sub fertile couples in Sri Lanka often navigate multiple treatment pathways, including allopathic, Ayurvedic, traditional, and religious care, with allopathic services frequentlynot always the first choice.

Cultural expectations around childbearing, stigma, cost, trust in providers, and access to care strongly shaped decisions, highlighting the need for better education, communication, and affordable, accessible fertility services.

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2026.2621878 . .

📘 Women's Reproductive Health
🔗 https://lnkd.in/g4ME-qGv
✍️ Anuradhapura Liyanage, Sanjeeva Godakandage, & Manuj Chrishantha Weerasinghe

A study of 348 first-time Australian moms found 5 hours/day on social media shapes childbirth fears and preferences. Vie...
03/04/2026

A study of 348 first-time Australian moms found 5 hours/day on social media shapes childbirth fears and preferences. Viewing more medicalised content was linked to higher fear and greater preference for cesareans and pain relief. Findings suggest the need for guidance on balanced social media use to support informed and confident birth choices.

Read more: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23293691.2025.2596795
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📘 Women’s Reproductive Health
🔗 https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/uwrh20
✍️ Georgia A. Koperu & Cassandra S. Sundaraja

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