Your Period Changed by 3 Days and Your Doctor Said 'It's Fine' - Is It?
Let me guess. You walked into your doctor's office with your period tracking app pulled up, ready to talk about how your usually reliable 28-day cycle has shifted to 25 days. You've been paying attention. You know something's different. And what did you hear? "That's still within normal range" or "you're still getting your period, so it can't be perimenopause." I’m sorry what? Your menstrual cycle is a vital sign…
What Hormones Are In What Part Of Your Cycle?
Have you ever wondered if or which of your many hormones shine throughout your cycle? For example, how does your period differ from ovulation? How does that differ from the week before your period that might cause PMS symptoms? And does this change in perimenopause?
The menstrual cycle is normally divided into 2 phases - the follicular phase and the luteal phase.
The day you start your period is counted as day 1 and is the start of the follicular phase.