When a woman is unreasonable, it’s easily dismissed as “that time of the month,” which can often be unfair as there is more to this than what people around assume.
A woman’s period cycle spans almost an entire month, and every few days something changes in her body. Hormone levels can change dramatically, depending on the stage of the cycle. That’s why there are days when a woman feels like she can do anything and days when she just wants to stay home with a bag of chips and Netflix.
Here’s a short break down of what happens during a woman’s period cycle:
The beginning
Days 1-2: The first day of the cycle is the first day of the period. Estrogen is low and women often experience fatigue and cramps. She might not feel like it but these days would be good days to exercise. Her mood might not be so great and energy level is low.
Feel good
Days 3-5: Estrogen begins to increase towards the end of the period. This hormone helps boost endorphins or the brain’s “feel good” chemicals—the same one that is released during exercise. Her energy also rises along with the rise in estrogen, and ultimately this is when she feels more upbeat.
On top of the world
Days 6-9: With estrogen up, a woman feels more beautiful and energetic. Her skin is glowing and her face looks more symmetrical. Testosterone also rises during this time and she is most likely to feel unstoppable and on top of her game.
Bringing sexy back
Days 10-13: The days when a woman approaches her ovulation are the days when she feels sexiest. She is most fertile during these days, hence women who want to become pregnant have the best chances of conception when they try at this window until ovulation day. Orgasms are more intense and are attainable during sex. Estrogen levels are at the highest and women feel best emotionally and physically.
Hello, ovulation
Day 14: For most period cycles, ovulation happens on this day. Ovulation is when an egg is released from the ovary. This egg lives for 12 to 24 hours. There is also a sudden hormone change during ovulation, which may intensify her emotions and tiredness.
Watch what you eat
Days 19-22: Estrogen level begins to drop while testosterone surges if a woman’s not pregnant. Her skin might be producing more oil than usual, which means she might be experiencing breakouts or sensitive skin. This is a good time to eat healthy.
End of the cycle
Day 23-28: Estrogen and progesterone levels of women who are not pregnant continue to drop. She may begin to experience bloating and sluggishness. The quick change in her hormones is also responsible for the quick changes in her mood. This is a good time for women to boost their serotonin levels through exercise and to cope with breast soreness. It’s also best to reduce sugar intake, stay hydrated, and reduce your caffeine intake.
An unfertilized egg will soon leave the body together with the uterine lining created in preparation for possible pregnancy.
Jeunesse Anion pads help with the cramping and dysmenorrhea through the anions released by the strip. These anions “bind to the positively charged ions (of the body) which restricts the movement through the ion channel,” according to the research result of Yasmin Endañol, UP Diliman Institute of Chemistry.
She added, “If there are no ions available for movement, the channels will remain closed, and signals will not be transmitted. Thus, pain felt by the user during dysmenorrhea is lessened to a minimum.”
The sanitary napkin brand further helps women and all the men in their lives understand what happens during the 28-day cycle with the #PeriodStory, a short series of four romantic comedy videos that are sure to relate with all the women who’ve encountered mishaps due to their monthly visitor—and the men who’ve had to learn a thing or two about being a woman. Go to Jeunesse Anion on Facebook to watch the series.
Jeunesse Anion is available at leading supermarkets and drugstores nationwide.