Want to know more about the four stages of the menstrual cycle? We asked the experts to explain what's going on in the body, ...

Research largely points to the late follicular phase (around day 10 of a 28 day cycle) and ovulation (around day 14) as the riskiest times. In an article published by the British Journal of Sports ...

Aside from bleeding, you may experience other symptoms during your period such as: 2. Follicular phase The follicular phase overlaps with menstruation, since it begins on the first day of your ...

One oft-cited 2021 study found that muscle and tendon injuries occurred twice as often during the late follicular phase (right before ovulation), with the study authors writing, "It seems that ...