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Menstrual Cycle: Understanding It Better

Most of us know when our last period started, but just tracking the bleeding is not enough to assess the health of our cycles. To understand whether a cycle is balanced, it is important to record key events.

Cycle Phases

1. Follicular Phase (Day 1 to Ovulation)

• Menstruation: Color, texture, smell, and duration indicate whether hormone levels were healthy.
• Ovulation: Detectable by tracking basal body temperature and cervical mucus; poor ovulation can cause luteal phase imbalance.
• Main hormones: FSH, estrogen, and LH.

2. Luteal Phase (Pre-Menstrual Phase)

• Main hormone: Progesterone, responsible for maintaining the endometrium and promoting mental calm.
• Understanding this phase helps manage premenstrual symptoms better.