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The Lunar and Menstrual Cycles
29:26 - 40:25 (10:58)
Despite having some weak correlation in their duration, there is no causal relationship between the lunar cycle and the menstrual cycle. Variability in menstrual cycle length may indicate underlying issues and a common misconception is that the average menstrual cycle is always 28 days.
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The onset of puberty is triggered by the removal of suppression of gonadotropin hormone and the activation of cells in the pituitary gland through the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone.
29:26 - 36:09 (06:43)
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The onset of puberty is triggered by the removal of suppression of gonadotropin hormone and the activation of cells in the pituitary gland through the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. Odors of individuals, both related and non-related, can play a significant role in shaping the neural and hormone systems that trigger or suppress puberty.
ChapterThe Lunar and Menstrual Cycles
EpisodeHow to Optimize Fertility in Males & Females
PodcastHuberman Lab
Despite having some weak correlation in duration, there is no causal relationship between the lunar cycle and menstrual cycle.
36:09 - 40:25 (04:15)
Summary
Despite having some weak correlation in duration, there is no causal relationship between the lunar cycle and menstrual cycle. However, an erratic cycle ranging from 21 to 35 days long may indicate underlying health issues and should be discussed with an OBGYN.