Managing mood swings in the menstrual cycleMelges, F T
men·stru·al cycle (mĕn′stro͞o-əl) The series of bodily changes in women and other female primates in which the lining of the uterus thickens to allow for implantation of a fertilized egg. The cycle takes about a month to complete, with ovulation usually occurring around the midwa...
In the first phase of the menstrual cycle, the estrogens stimulate the regeneration and proliferation of the mucous membrane of the uterus (the endometrium) and the growth of the glands, which lengthen and become convoluted. The endometrium becomes four to five times thicker. The cervical glands ...
menstrual cycle-related clinical disorderspremenstrual syndrome (PMS), cyclic appearance of distressing symptoms - prior to menses, impairing social, physical or occupational functioningAmerican Psychiatric Association, and diagnostic criteria - for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), irritability, anger, ...
According to a review of prospective data studies, a majority of studies (61.7%) have found that mood swings occur during the menstrual cycle (Romans et al., 2012). Researchers suggested that women's emotional responses to negative stimuli appear to be decreased by estrogen but enhanced by ...
Perimenopause and menopause can also cause hot flashes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, painful sex, mood swings, and decreased libido (sex drive). How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Tracking your menstrual cyclecan help you predict ovulation and menstruation. It can also help you identify irregula...
You can also try a tracking app, but make sure to check if the app shares users’ data with third parties.) But to gain more insight into what’s going on during each day of your cycle, here’s what you should know about what’s going on during your cycle. Note that the following...
Perimenopause and menopause can also cause hot flashes, sleep problems, vaginal dryness, painful sex, mood swings, and decreased libido (sex drive). How to Track Your Menstrual Cycle Tracking your menstrual cyclecan help you predict ovulation and menstruation. It can also help you identify irregula...
Perhaps the most infamous phase of the menstrual cycle is the period. Your period occurs when the uterine lining is shed through the cervix and vagina, resulting in blood loss. This phase lasts from the time the bleeding starts until the bleeding stops. ...
Fevers are not common during the period cycle, and can indicate a medical condition or infection going on at the time of menstruation. Read on to find out more