WOMEN’s MENSTRUAL CYCLE & EMOTIONS

WomenMentalHealth snippets

Remember the cycle is 28 days, day 1 being the 1st day of menses.

The last half of the cycle is called LUTEAL PHASE.

This is the bottom part of the rollercoaster when estrogen dips low, progesterone gets higher preparing the uterus for pregnancy.

With the estrogen being low, Serotonin (the Neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood) becomes low too. That’s why there is Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) or Pre Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMSDD)- a more severe kind of PMS.

In this time we become vulnerable and moody. It’s difficult to hide our frustrations, anger or sadness.
These feelings are deeply felt and genuine, they are not exaggerated, so there is need to pay attention to them.
Some women become confrontational and it can be intimidating to some people,
Some women sulk and it can be frustrating to partners
Some women dip into a depressive mood which is too hard to deal with
We nag you about something that happened a month ago because now we are at a point where we can’t hide the hurt or concern.

So my ladies always be prepared to embrace this change in the mood. It does pass, don’t fall off the wagon. Give yourself special attention, pamper yourself, be lenient on you. Talk about it with someone.

Guys, this is the time when TLC matters most. Be prepared to listen, be lenient, apologise if you have to. Relationships may get stronger in this time or get broken.

Much love ❤️
Kelly