Using Science to Help You Understand Your Cycles

The Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR) is the only centre in the world that focuses on ovulation and the causes for and health consequences of ovulation disturbances. Our goal is to do good science that honours the voices and experience of women+.

The Centre studies the physical and psychological causes and effects of menstrual cycle and ovulation disturbances on women’s overall health. CeMCOR publishes scientific results and disseminates the information directly to women and to healthcare providers.

CeMCOR’s research is guided by two key councils–the Community Advisory Council, a group of volunteers offering community perspectives to shape research and education priorities, and the Scientific Advisory Council, an international team of experts from diverse fields, including endocrinology, epidemiology, gynaecology, nutrition, psychology, and sociology. Together, they ensure CeMCOR’s work remains impactful and well-informed.

Engagement & Impact

Global Reach

Monthly Engagement

Publications


Featured In

The Globe and Mail

Community Forum


Connect with our vibrant community–read testimonials and impact stories from community members, participate in our research studies, join upcoming events, and find answers to your questions.

Get Involved

Volunteer research participants are the heart of all CeMCOR research. Find out how you can contribute as a research participant.

“I hated the Daily Diaries, but they taught me to be mindful of how I was feeling and what was happening to my body….I go to my specialists with my own tracking of symptoms. Data is key!”

Leah GS
Longtime patient of Dr. Prior

“CeMCOR has informed much of our work at Our Bodies Ourselves. We are grateful for the many ways CeMCOR has helped to educated thousands of women about both menstruation and perimenopause.”

Judy Norsigian
Co-founder & former Executive Director, OBOS

How Can You Find the Help You Need?

Have a Question About Your Cycles?

Advocate for Your Own Best Healthcare

Get the help you need by recording and learning about your cycles using the CeMCOR Daily Diary© and Ovulation Tracker tools. You can use this data alongside our extensive resources when consulting with your health care professional.

Tools

The Daily Diary

Keep track of your cycles and experience daily to test the effects of therapies and communicate with doctors.

Ovulation Tracker

Use our Quantitative Basal Temperature (QBT) tool to help determine when you are ovulating.

Featured Resources

Cyclic Progesterone Therapy

Cyclic Progesterone Therapy
Daily Progesterone therapy

How Can I Tell I Am in Perimenopause?

Breast tenderness & lumps
Common Menstrual Concerns

Perimenopause: The Ovary’s Frustrating Grand Finale

Cramps and painful periods
Daily Progesterone therapy

More Than One Way to Support Us!

Your donations helps sustain our research and future advancements in menstrual cycle and ovulation health. With your help, we can ensure CeMCOR’s impact continues for years to come.

Make a Donation

Your donation will help to provide direct research and information resources available to an ever-growing public and ensure that CeMCOR’s work flourishes and expands to answer the needs of our community.

Buy Estrogen’s Storm Season (ESS) Book by Dr. Prior

This award-nominated book offers relatable stories and evidence-based perimenopause insights that can empower women+. All royalties go directly to the CeMCOR Endowment Fund.