Cramps get all the attention, but they're just the tip of the period iceberg
Aside from the molotov cocktail of sex hormones that play into regulating a menstrual cycle, your period can also affect the chemicals that regulate your mood. Dr. Deb Laino, a licensed sex therapist, said serotonin levels tend to deplete before the start of a period, and cortisol rises. I don't know about you, but when I'm angry and stressed, I'm not thinking about eating a plate of broccoli."Sugary and fatty foods tend to give a burst of serotonin," Laino said.
She recommended slowing down on caffeine intake, slapping an ice pack or heating pad on your chest, or taking something like ibuprofen to help ease the pain. And then, luckily, Dweck said the pain and swelling tends to go down right at the onset of the period. So, at least know that it isn't permanent.Ok we're all adults here. Time to formally acknowledge period poo for what it is: an unpredictable monster.
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