Adaptive Value/function
The phenomena of menstrual synchrony could serve several purposes depending on the mating and birthing cycles of a particular species. It could perhaps set the context for group mating (such as in lions) or serve to facilitate male sexual performance because of the increased presence of receptive females (rats), and could also help to ensure pregnancy.
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