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Holy & Hormonal · January 22 · 13 min

How Your Menstrual Cycle Works

Your menstrual cycle is so much more than “just your period”—it’s a monthly rhythm your body moves through with purpose. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how the cycle works in a simple, easy-to-understand way: what’s happening in the follicular phase, why ovulation matters, how progesterone impacts your mood and PMS, and what your body is trying to tell you through symptoms like cramps, bloating, acne, and fatigue. If you’ve ever felt confused by your hormones or frustrated that nobody taught you this, consider this your big-sis guide to finally understanding your body and learning how to support it with confidence. @holyandhormonal

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Your menstrual cycle is so much more than “just your period”—it’s a monthly rhythm your body moves through with purpose. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how the cycle works in a simple, easy-to-understand way: what’s happening in the follicular phase, why ovulation matters, how progesterone impacts your mood and PMS, and what your body is trying to tell you through symptoms like cramps, bloating, acne, and fatigue. If you’ve ever felt confused by your hormones or frustrated that nobody taught you this, consider this your big-sis guide to finally understanding your body and learning how to support it with confidence. 

@holyandhormonal

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