2) What Your Period Is Trying to Tell You (And Why It’s More Than Just Hormones)

 

Do you ever feel like your period is trying to tell you something — but you just can’t figure out what?

Is it more than just hormonal shifts?
Is your body speaking to you through every symptom?

In today’s video, we’ll uncover the hidden messages your period might be sending you.
From cramps to mood swings to irregular cycles, your period is more than a monthly inconvenience.
It’s a powerful biological signal about your overall health.

Stay tuned, because what your period is trying to tell you might surprise you.

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about bleeding. It’s an intricate dance of hormones that influences almost every part of your body.

Here’s a quick breakdown of your cycle:

Follicular Phase: Estrogen is rising, your energy is usually higher, and you feel more social.
Ovulation: Progesterone starts increasing, and this is when your body is primed for conception.
Luteal Phase: If there’s no pregnancy, estrogen and progesterone drop, leading to pre-menstrual symptoms.
Menstrual Phase: Your uterus sheds its lining, and you experience your period.

Your hormones are shifting throughout this cycle, and these shifts can show up in different ways.

Irregular Cycles: What They Could Mean

An irregular period is one of the first signs that something might be off.

If your cycles are longer than 35 days or shorter than 21 days, this could signal hormonal imbalances.

What can this tell you?

PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): If your cycles are irregular or you miss periods entirely, it could be a sign of PCOS. This condition affects your hormone levels, leading to problems with ovulation.
Thyroid Issues: Both hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can cause irregular periods. The thyroid plays a huge role in regulating your metabolism and menstrual cycles.
Stress: High levels of stress can mess with your hormones and cause delayed or missed periods. Cortisol, your stress hormone, can interfere with the production of reproductive hormones like estrogen and progesterone.

If your cycles are irregular, your body might be asking you to pay attention to stress levels, diet, or a potential underlying condition.

Extreme Period Pain: What It Could Signal

Painful periods — or dysmenorrhea — are something most women experience. But if your cramps are unbearable and leave you curled up in bed, it could be more than just normal period pain.

Severe cramps may be a sign of:

Endometriosis: This condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This causes painful periods, pelvic pain, and sometimes infertility.
Fibroids: These non-cancerous growths in the uterus can also cause heavy bleeding and intense cramping.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): This infection can cause pain during periods and sex, and it’s crucial to get it treated early to avoid long-term complications.

If cramps are making you miss work, school, or other activities, your body might be signaling that it needs to be checked out by a healthcare provider.

Mood Swings And Pms: More Than Just “hormones”

Most of us are familiar with mood swings around our periods. From irritability to crying at commercials, PMS is no joke.

But your mood swings might be more than just hormonal.

Blood Sugar Fluctuations: Low blood sugar and poor diet can trigger mood swings, especially in the luteal phase when your body is more sensitive to glucose.
Magnesium Deficiency: Low magnesium levels can worsen PMS symptoms, including irritability and fatigue.
Serotonin Deficiency: In the second half of your cycle, serotonin (the "feel-good" hormone) naturally drops, which can contribute to feelings of sadness or depression.

If mood swings are severe or affect your daily life, your body might be telling you to balance your blood sugar, add more magnesium-rich foods, or seek support for mood regulation.

Heavy Periods: What’s Your Body Trying To Say?

Heavy periods, or menorrhagia, are another red flag. If you’re soaking through pads or tampons every hour, this could indicate an underlying issue.

Possible causes include:

Uterine Fibroids: These growths inside the uterus can cause heavy bleeding and cramps.
Hormonal Imbalance: Estrogen dominance (too much estrogen compared to progesterone) can lead to heavier periods.
Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism, in particular, can cause excessive bleeding.
Blood Clotting Disorders: If your periods are heavy and prolonged, your body might be struggling with clotting factors.

Heavy periods aren’t something you should just tolerate. It’s worth investigating, as it could indicate a more serious condition like fibroids, thyroid imbalance, or even endometrial cancer.

Your period is so much more than just an inconvenience.
It’s a powerful window into your overall health.
By listening to the signals it’s sending you — whether it’s pain, irregularity, or mood swings — you can address underlying issues and prioritize your well-being.

Remember, you know your body best.

If any of these symptoms resonate with you, consider tracking them and speaking with your healthcare provider for deeper insight.

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