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Your body is always trying to communicate with you. Hormonal symptoms (or PMS) are clear signs that something is out of balance. It takes about 90 days (or 3 menstrual cycles) to bring your body back into balance.
By Grace Goh
8 mins read
Key Takeaways:
• Ovulation is the main event in the menstrual cycle.
• Achieving hormonal balance requires at least 3 menstrual cycles.
Most of us women experience PMS of varying degrees. Hormonal imbalance can rear its ugly heads in the form of menstrual cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings or acne. And the list goes on.
Perhaps it’s time to change the way we see PMS as more than just part of being a woman. The truth is, your body is always trying to communicate with you. When you experience hormonal symptoms like mood swings, breast tenderness or other annoying period symptoms, your body is sending you a clear sign that something is out of balance. By exploring the triggers for your symptoms and identifying hormonal imbalances, it is possible to get rid of your period symptoms (possibly for good!) and experience drama-free and painless menstrual cycles. If you apply yourself diligently, it usually takes about 3 menstrual cycles to see visible results. (Sorry darling, no quick fixes here.)
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One common trigger of PMS is hormonal imbalance. Before you go ‘yeah I already know that’, what you may not know is that it is not the period but the ovulation that is the main event in the menstrual cycle because it turns on progesterone, the hormone which helps make periods easier. We shall not delve too deeply into the science, but know that a healthy ovulation forms the corpus luteum, the ovarian tissue that makes progesterone. Widely known as the hormone that supports pregnancy, progesterone is also highly beneficial in preventing heavy periods, reducing bloatedness and is anti-inflammatory in nature (bye bye cramps!). Low progesterone usually leads to irregular menstrual cycles, menstrual cramps and/or exacerbated period symptoms like acne and fatigue.
Optimising progesterone levels in our bodies takes about 90 days, which is almost equivalent to 3 menstrual cycles. The corpus luteum is formed from what’s left of an egg that has been released from the ovary. Naturally, healthy egg cells mean healthy corpus luteum. The development process of an egg cell takes about 90 days, so it is essential that we improve the health of the egg cells (and consequently the corpus luteum) and not compromise it at any point during the 90 days. And this is why it takes about 3 menstrual cycles to address hormonal imbalance that can lead to uncomfortable period symptoms.
Apart from getting sufficient sleep, eating well and reducing both physical and emotional stress, our YY Period Care Routine can quicken your steps towards optimal menstrual health. Managing difficult periods can be daunting and tiring but the specially formulated teas containing all natural herbs based on TCM knowledge can make the process just that little bit easier because they relieve discomfort, replenish essential nutrients and recalibrate to bring your body back into balance. Keep at it for 3 cycles and look forward to experiencing more comfortable and healthier periods!
Below is a summary on the benefits a regular YY Period Care Routine can bring you:
During Period - Relieve. (Pink Pack) Day 1-5
Minimize the discomfort during this time of the month and calm those frazzled nerves
After Period - Replenish. (White Pack) Day 6-9
Replenish and rebuild your body’s energy as you recover from all that outflow of blood
Before Period - Recalibrate. ( Yellow Pack) Day 10-21
Nourish and rebalance your body in preparation for your next cycle. Consider replacing your daily caffeinated drinks with this caffeine-free, nutrient-rich tea during this period.
Every month - 21 Days
YY works on 3 seven-day cycles to rebuild the body, giving your body a rest in the last 7 days. (based on a typical 28-day cycle)
It takes 2-3 months to form a habit
Drink your YY Wellness tea for as long as it takes you to form a habit! As with everything in life, the more consistent you are, the more results you will see. Start your monthly subscription at just S$50 now.
