Lunar effect purported lunar-lunacy connection, and at least 20 published studies on the purported lunar-birthrate connection. This has allowed several extensive literature reviews and meta-analyses to be produced, which have found no correlation between the lunar cycle and human biology or behavior. Examples of the belief have been found in ancient Assyrian/Babylonian writing. Claims of a lunar connection have appeared in the following contexts: It is widely believed that the Moon has a relationship with fertility due to the corresponding human menstrual cycle, which averages 28 days. However, no connection between lunar rhythms and menstrual onset has been conclusively shown to exist,
Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research stated vision was to 'reframe scientific knowledge of the menstrual cycle and ovulation in a woman-centered context.' CeMCOR is now located at Vancouver General Hospital in the Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre. Staff includes 15 clinicians and 9 trainees. It is guided by both a Community Advisory Council and a Scientific Advisory Council composed of endocrinologists, epidemiologists, gynecologists, nutritionists, psychologists, and sociologists. CeMCOR published over 50 scientific papers in its first 10 years, as well as 4 books. Areas of research include menstruation and ovulation, bone health, premenopausal breast cancer, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and perimenopause. CeMCOR has