The woman during her cycle!

If you have monitored yourself during a menstrual cycle, you will have noticed changes in both your mood and body that are related to your hormones.

A woman's cycle is the time between two menstrual periods. The first day of the cycle coincides with the first day of her period. Most women have a 28-day cycle, but this is not necessary. The normal length of the cycle ranges from 23 to 45 days.

When the cycle begins, we are calm.

The duration of the “calm phase” starts from the first day of the period until ovulation, which usually occurs in the middle of the cycle.

In this phase, an egg gradually matures in the ovary with the aim of being fertilized. The skin becomes brighter and this is attributed to the constantly increasing levels of estrogen. In this phase, no particular changes are observed in the body and mood.

In the middle of the cycle, on fertile days, we are amorous.

During the days of ovulation, symptoms similar to those that occur before a period begin, but to a lesser extent. Most women experience lower abdominal pain, their breasts swell and become more sensitive, due to the effect of estrogen. The sexual desire increases because estrogen and testosterone increase.

When the cycle closes, we are more or less irritable.

After ovulation, the body prepares for a possible pregnancy. However, if the egg is not fertilized, the body prepares to shed the endometrial tissue through the vagina in the form of menstruation, which occurs exactly 14 days after ovulation.

Gradually, energy and well-being decrease. On the contrary, nervousness increases and women have a melancholic mood. This phenomenon is attributed to the increase in progesterone and the decrease in serotonin - the hormone of pleasure. When the day of the period approaches, many women begin to experience symptoms such as bloating, cramps, breast swelling, abdominal pain, discomfort in the back, swelling in the legs, headache and insomnia. The skin "goes wild" and we have a great craving for sweets and foods rich in carbohydrates.