r/science • u/CookMotor • Nov 02 '24

Neuroscience In a First, Scientists Found Structural, Brain-Wide Changes During Menstruation

https://www.sciencealert.com/in-a-first-scientists-found-structural-brain-wide-changes-during-menstruation
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u/Kokophelli Nov 02 '24

Its actually (51-12) x 13 = 507

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u/broden89 Nov 02 '24 edited Nov 03 '24

No periods during pregnancy and usually not during breastfeeding either for several months. Also first few years and last few years of menstruation, periods tend to be irregular

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u/noscreamsnoshouts Nov 03 '24

Hence "on average"