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Female cycle
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Female cycle 
& fertility

Mood changes during menstruation

We all know that sometimes it feels like we’re capable of anything and have the energy and determination to achieve what we want. And then other times it’s a struggle just to get out of bed.

Our lives are complex and our mood is affected by many things, but hormone fluctuations through your cycle can have a huge effect on how you feel. By understanding your cycle better you can anticipate times of lower energy and work around them, and make the most of the times with more energy and positivity.

The two main hormones that affect mood and energy across the menstrual cycle are oestrogen and progesterone:

Oestrogen
Oestrogen is linked to serotonin (“the happy hormone”), so a rise in oestrogen often brings a rise in energy and lifted mood. It also helps to suppress stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, so you feel focused and in control.
Shortly after your period starts and for about 2 weeks, your oestrogen levels are higher, with the peak just before ovulation (usually around day 14 or mid-way through your cycle).
When your oestrogen levels rise, you may feel more energised, positive, powerful, happy and sociable.
Low levels of oestrogen can lead to feeling down, over-emotional, stressed, anxious and tired.
If oestrogen levels are too high (for example if you have a hormonal condition or take certain medications) it can lead to a higher risk of problems like fibroids, severe PMS, bloating, irregular cycle, difficulty sleeping, weight gain and sore breasts.
Progesterone
Progesterone is thought to have a calming effect on mood, so a rise in progesterone can help you feel more serene and relaxed.
After ovulation, progesterone levels rise and peak just before your period. As the levels drop, a period starts and levels continue to fall to their lowest point for 10 days or so.
When your progesterone levels rise, you may feel less irritable, calmer, and better able to sleep.
Low levels of progesterone can lead to feeling irritable, anxious and depressed.
There are no known medical effects of high progesterone and it’s actually quite difficult to have too much. However, if you are taking medication that contains or affects progesterone, talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Oestrogen

Oestrogen is linked to serotonin (“the happy hormone”), so a rise in oestrogen often brings a rise in energy and lifted mood. It also helps to suppress stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, so you feel focused and in control.

Shortly after your period starts and for about 2 weeks, your oestrogen levels are higher, with the peak just before ovulation (usually around day 14 or mid-way through your cycle).

When your oestrogen levels rise, you may feel more energised, positive, powerful, happy and sociable.

Low levels of oestrogen can lead to feeling down, over-emotional, stressed, anxious and tired.

If oestrogen levels are too high (for example if you have a hormonal condition or take certain medications) it can lead to a higher risk of problems like fibroids, severe PMS, bloating, irregular cycle, difficulty sleeping, weight gain and sore breasts.

Progesterone

Progesterone is thought to have a calming effect on mood, so a rise in progesterone can help you feel more serene and relaxed.

After ovulation, progesterone levels rise and peak just before your period. As the levels drop, a period starts and levels continue to fall to their lowest point for 10 days or so.
When your progesterone levels rise, you may feel less irritable, calmer, and better able to sleep.
Low levels of progesterone can lead to feeling irritable, anxious and depressed.
There are no known medical effects of high progesterone and it’s actually quite difficult to have too much. However, if you are taking medication that contains or affects progesterone, talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Being aware of your hormone levels throughout the month can help you sync your life to your cycle. The first step is to track your cycle so you know when you’re ovulating, when your period is due, and when your oestrogen and progesterone levels are rising and falling.

Mood changes during menstruation

We all know that sometimes it feels like we’re capable of anything and have the energy and determination to achieve what we want. And then other times it’s a struggle just to get out of bed.

Our lives are complex and our mood is affected by many things, but hormone fluctuations through your cycle can have a huge effect on how you feel. By understanding your cycle better you can anticipate times of lower energy and work around them, and make the most of the times with more energy and positivity.
The two main hormones that affect mood and energy across the menstrual cycle are oestrogen and progesterone:
Oestrogen
Oestrogen is linked to serotonin (“the happy hormone”), so a rise in oestrogen often brings a rise in energy and lifted mood. It also helps to suppress stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, so you feel focused and in control.
Shortly after your period starts and for about 2 weeks, your oestrogen levels are higher, with the peak just before ovulation (usually around day 14 or mid-way through your cycle).
When your oestrogen levels rise, you may feel more energised, positive, powerful, happy and sociable.
Low levels of oestrogen can lead to feeling down, over-emotional, stressed, anxious and tired.
If oestrogen levels are too high (for example if you have a hormonal condition or take certain medications) it can lead to a higher risk of problems like fibroids, severe PMS, bloating, irregular cycle, difficulty sleeping, weight gain and sore breasts.
Progesterone
Progesterone is thought to have a calming effect on mood, so a rise in progesterone can help you feel more serene and relaxed.
After ovulation, progesterone levels rise and peak just before your period. As the levels drop, a period starts and levels continue to fall to their lowest point for 10 days or so.
When your progesterone levels rise, you may feel less irritable, calmer, and better able to sleep.
Low levels of progesterone can lead to feeling irritable, anxious and depressed.
There are no known medical effects of high progesterone and it’s actually quite difficult to have too much. However, if you are taking medication that contains or affects progesterone, talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Being aware of your hormone levels throughout the month can help you sync your life to your cycle. The first step is to track your cycle so you know when you’re ovulating, when your period is due, and when your oestrogen and progesterone levels are rising and falling.

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