Period Power: Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You

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And then when your energy slumps at the points in the cycle where hormone levels are low you know that it’s because your hormone levels are low. Okay? It’s pretty simple, right? But it’s pretty effective. I want you to be honest, tell me what you think, and how I can make the podcast even more helpful… Make sure you hit “Send!” Short review --> "There are a lot of issues with this book, but regardless every single menstruator should read it: it sets a baseline for knowledge that's gatekept, particularly around hormones and irregular period cycles."

Then, just before your period starts your hormones decrease. This is the day or two before you start bleeding. When you might feel particularly sensitive and exposed because of the hormonal drop off that happens. In my experience this is a great time to hibernate. So these are just some of the benefits to the menopause transition. Yes, perimenopause can be hugely confronting and challenging, but there are positives to the process and it is a window of opportunity to look at your health, to look at your life and to make powerful decisions about what you want and need.I’ve been reading the entire work throughout several months and during my last cycle, I’ve been reading about the different seasons while I was in a specific season (reading about “Winter” during menstruation, etc.). First off, when I say cycle, I mean the whole of the menstrual cycle. That being the length of time from the start of one period to the start of the next period. This is often referred to as a 28-day cycle. But because many of you have a cycle that isn’t 28 days, I don’t like to describe it this way. Those of you with a cycle that’s on the short side usually want it to be longer. And those of you with a cycle that goes on and on and on usually want it to be shorter. Me talking about a 28-day cycle isn't’ going to help, it’s likely to add to any worries that you already have. So I won’t be doing that. Great...teaches a great irony: the more we embrace our hormones, instead of trying to rule them, the less they rule us. * Bryony Gordon, The Daily Telegraph * Maisie Hill approaches the subject with love, care, and tenderness. And sometimes that's what we need. I will openly admit I cried my eyes out in the first chapter. I was in a bad place with my periods before I started this book and I needed to feel like

Thank GOODNESS for Maisie Hill! Flipping open the lid on a vital conversation. It's about time we claimed the power of our periods! I began to ask each time: “What’s the worst that could happen to me if I tell this truth?” Unlike women in other countries, our breaking silence is unlikely to have us jailed, “disappeared” or run off the road at night. Our speaking out will irritate some people, get us called bitchy or hypersensitive and disrupt some dinner parties. And then our speaking out will permit other women to speak, until laws are changed and lives are saved and the world is altered forever. Next time, ask: What’s the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. Once you start to speak, people will yell at you. They will interrupt you, put you down and suggest it’s personal. And the world won’t end.” It really helped me gain a more comprehensive and human perspective on periods, hormones, and their role in our lives. It advocates for a shift in attitude towards periods, from something "bad" and inconvenient to a powerful tool to understand your body, emotions and health. It reminds us that, as hormonal individuals, we are not unstable, but capable of shifting between different outlooks and personal strengths, depending on the stage of our cycle.Perimenopause is the timeframe before menopause when you still experience a cycle but are starting to notice a difference in terms of length, experience and symptoms. It can be a hugely challenging time, but it is a window of opportunity to look at your health, life, and to make powerful decisions about what you want and need.

The kind of book a wish I read at 18. while some of this you know already, it goes into a lot of detail about how hormones effect the body, how you might feel at different parts of your cycle, outside factors that have an effect on this, and how hormones used in contraception will effect your natural cycle. Too in depth for me (but will be relevant to some) are the bits on conceiving, diet, and medical gynecology issues, so can tune in and out of these where needed. This book] made me want to send Marvel my period schedule ... Can I do stunts around this time, please? * Jameela Jamil *So, my top tip for this part of the cycle is to prioritize sleep when progesterone is peaking. Which if you do have a 28-day cycle, progesterone would likely peak around day 21. So we’re talking about the days around that time. Basically about a week before your period is due to start, whatever the length of your cycle is. Moving on, maybe you’ve got some sass going on. Maybe you’re feeling a bit flirtatious. Again, this all helps with the typical human mating strategy. Our behavior is helping us to take advantage of the fertile window in the cycle when conception is possible. I walked 54 miles in 24 hours along the West Highland Way in Scotland. This is true. I think we actually did it as a team in about 22 hours. It was something called the Caledonian challenge, which was one of the best things I’ve ever done.

This book!!!!! This must be my favorite non-fiction in a long long time. Maybe of all non-fiction I’ve read so far, ever. Other positives, letting no be a complete sentence at last, no longer giving a shit about what other people think of you, not having a cycle anymore. For some of my clients this is a complete relief and very welcome. For others it’s bittersweet, and others miss theirs greatly. Then we have fully stepping into who you are, not explaining yourself or apologising, putting yourself first. And often a huge surge in creativity, and ideas, and the desire to do what matters most to you and really prioritising that for yourself.Although a lot of health practitioners fail to inform their patients about the negative aspects of hormonal contraception, these are worth considering when deciding on a contraceptive. Your menstrual cycle shouldn’t be a burden to get rid of through hormonal contraceptives, but a source of joy and power. If you can work on regulating your cycles through lifestyle changes and with the help of a trusted healthcare professional, it’s worth a shot.