Carina Heller, Erynn Christensen, Elle M. Murata, Nicole Petersen, Kathleen Casto, Shae Datta, Bart Larsen & Hector Arciniega
The menstrual cycle requires tight orchestration between the brain and body, and irregularities can be both the cause and the consequence of wide-ranging health issues. Embracing this complexity, instead of excluding individuals with irregular menstrual patterns from research, could reveal novel brain–body interactions, advance neuroscience and improve health outcomes for those affected.