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Study Shatters Myth: Menstrual Cycle Doesn't Affect Women's Brainpower

3/19/2025

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Australian researchers have debunked the myth that women's cognitive abilities vary with their menstrual cycle. After examining 102 studies involving nearly 4,000 women, they found no significant impact on cognitive performance. The findings suggest that any potential brain changes are either negligible or balanced out in ways that remain a mystery.

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Australian researchers have debunked the myth that women's cognitive abilities vary with their menstrual cycle. After examining 102 studies involving nearly 4,000 women, they found no significant impact on cognitive performance. The findings suggest that any potential brain changes are either negligible or balanced out in ways that remain a mystery.