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@@hannahvanderhooft8129 Thank you so much! I’m so glad to have you here 💛

For example, for girls when they get their first period, my friend had hers, then didn't have her second for 6 months.

@@GraciewazShooketh absolutely! Women on either end of the continuum (early puberty and early menopause), can expect to experience some cycle irregularities. However, my goal is to validate symptoms and help women to advocate for themselves when something isn’t right 💛

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@@sukifoodie pain is not normal 💛

@@norarenatahidas3061 thank you so much, I’m so glad this was informative for you! I agree that we should all have easy access to this kind of information- that is my goal with this channel 💛

It's when there spots of blood on ur undies before ur period, so ur period hasn't started yet but it's about to start. I get it sometimes it doesn't mean anything wrong with u don't worry it's normal

@@ITSMEH22 spotting is very light, inconsistent flow. Essentially when you only have to wear a panty liner. If you just have 1 day of spotting before your period starts, that’s fine. More than that may indicate a progesterone deficiency 💛

@@cxshing0ut688 it can definitely take quite a while to find answers. I would encourage you to keep looking into it, and talk to your OBGYN about it . Especially if you experience other symptoms in addition to it 💛

@@Jax_on_paws3 that’s great! 🫶🏻

@@miskthxforvisitin your period or your entire cycle? Either way, that is abnormal. A healthy period should last 3-7 days. Bleeding that long can indicate a hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, etc. It’s definitely something to look into and talk to your OBGYN about! 🫶🏻

@@amy-dd1ll very light, inconsistent. Essentially, if you only have to wear a panty liner that day- you are spotting 🫶🏻

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Babe she said cycles. The average cycle is around 28 😭

Yes, cycle length- NOT period length!!! Although a 36 day period would definitely be a sign there is a problem 😂

Ohhhh lol I can’t read 😂😂

1 day of spotting before is okay! If it’s 2 or more days it can indicate you have low progesterone levels 💛

I've never had painful ones

@@Luna_muffin then ur lucky

Painful periods can be a symptom of uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or other underlying issues. Feeling that you are having cramps is fine; cramping/pelvic pain that is affecting your life, making you nauseous, etc is not fine. Pain isn’t normal 💛

Erm no. My periods were absolutely painless or I cramped a single day and then was pretty ok before I got into the middle of sophomore year. Then senior year came around and I stopped having periods all together. I was told I have pcos at the end of November my senior year. Just got a nexplanon today because regular progesterone pills make me horny as hell and birth control pills give my acne and hidradenitis more flairups.

​@@Knowyourcyclenow I have terrible periods, but I also have PCOS

No she means like 36 days between your periods

@@AjDabager-vp4qpI thought it was including the period no? A cycle is a full trip around the fertility cycle.

@@MBJK_babynot sure? I thought it was the time between your period cycles? Idrc your probably right

I am so sorry, that is so frustrating 💛💛

@@Dancemoms-q8cp that will be a great topic!! 💛

That is totally valid! Sometimes ovulation time is worse ! You might feel more scatter brained, not sleep as well, have ovulation pain, more anxiety, etc due to those high levels of estrogen. If it’s really affecting you, it may be worth digging in to see if you have any underlying issues 💛

@@Knowyourcyclenow Nope, doesn't affect negatively, no underlying issues, a perfect steady cycle. Just can never understand why other women say that the cycle makes them feel exactly like this (worst around and on periods and best around an on ovulation), while it's literally always been the exact opposite for me in terms of productivity, feeling good and like myself at particular weeks and days. Just interesting how this stuff is not universal at all.

@@caramelpeacock5250 it just goes to show how individual we are! We could be experiencing the exact same hormonal changes, but our bodies react to it differently 💛

@@caramelpeacock5250 just curious - do you have thyroid issues or ADHD?

@@trinityscott3498 I've been thinking I do have ADHD for the last few years. Do you see a correlation somehow?

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I absolutely feel you on that! When we are able to really work within our cycle, I think it’s really nice to have times of ultra-productivity and then some slower-pace times. However, there are just some areas where we can’t slow down and that can really be tough during those phases 💛 Ultimately, doing your best to work with your cycle and plan rest and productivity around it can be helpful and doesn’t necessarily mean stopping everything for 2 weeks out of every month. It may just mean sleeping 20 minutes later, not going on a run, etc.

I am so so happy for you!! That is so sweet 🫶🏻

Self-employment, perhaps

I think the message is moreso about being a productive human that shows grace to oneself :)

What do you define as productive? It's ok to do the minimum when it suits and max out (if desired) at other times as long as responsibilities are met

Exactly what these 2 said! There are, of course, plenty of things we have to do every day. Be aware of your cycle, give yourself grace, and plan things accordingly. If you know you are super productive around ovulation- schedule your deep-cleaning day, more high-intensity exercise, etc. On your period/week before your period, take things slower. Prioritize getting a bit more sleep, focus on tasks like planning, scheduling, etc and just prioritize tasks that are necessary 💛

@@Knowyourcyclenow I think I’m opposite like the other commenter - I’m most productive the week leading up to my period & the week of, then after, I’m tired & unfocused. I wonder if that could be a result of iron deficiency? Or B vitamin or D deficiency? It’s almost like the hormone spike, whatever it is, leading up to my period, is a remedy for my ADHD, or ADHD-like behavior, at least. Also, my business follows a specific calendar rhythm which is difficult to modify. 🥴

@@trinityscott3498 That actually makes a lot of sense! Progesterone increases after ovulation and is high leading up to your period. It has a relaxing effect on the body, tends to help you sleep better, etc. Estrogen begins to rise after your period, and this can increase energy (sometimes restless, unfocused energy), increase anxiety, etc. I always want to affirm that symptoms that are negatively impacting our life are worth looking into, and there could definitely be an underlying deficiency/hormone imbalance/etc 💛 And I totally understand; there is only so much you can do with your job. We can’t just configure our entire life around our cycle, and I would never want someone to try to- my goal is to help you with whole-body/soul health. I never want to give an endless to-do list 🫶🏻

I’m so sorry, I wish our world didn’t put productivity on such a pedestal. You are doing one of the most amazing things ever, it’s okay if you don’t check every box on your to-do list today (or ever)🫶🏻

It can be so hard to give ourselves grace and slow down! 💛

Absolutely!! 💛