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The Role of Menstrual Synchronization and Alpha Females in Reproductive Survival
In the past, men needed to ensure the survival of their offspring, so they developed a mechanism for synchronizing women's menstrual cycles. This mechanism is still present today and is influenced by hormones like estrogen and progesterone. The synchronization is most likely led by the alpha female who is prioritized by the alpha male for impregnation. It may also be related to survival and passing on resilient genes. The synchronization occurs through particles of hormone that are released through sweat and can affect women who live or work closely together. This phenomenon is known as menstrual synchrony.
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