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For years we've learned to live with our periods, almost without even realizing it... but have you ever stopped to understand everything that happens in your body before it arrives?

The menstrual cycle is one of the most important health indicators for us.

The Language of Your Hormones Your cycle is a constant conversation between your brain and your ovaries, guided primarily by two hormones: estrogen and progesterone. The fluctuations of both set the rhythm and shape the four key phases of the menstrual cycle.

1. Follicular Phase (Begins with your period): Reset and construction

• What's going on?

This phase begins on the first day of your period. While your body sheds the uterine lining from the previous cycle, your ovaries prepare for the next one by maturing a new egg. Estrogen levels, which are low at first, begin to gradually rise.

• How does it affect you?

In the first few days, it's normal to feel less energetic. But as estrogen levels increase, many women notice an improvement in their vitality, mental focus, and motivation.

2. Ovulatory Phase (Mid-cycle, approx. day 14): Peak energy

• What happens? A sudden increase in estrogen triggers the release of an egg from the ovary. This is the peak fertility period of the cycle.

• How does it affect you? It's a phase marked by a surge of energy, confidence, and well-being. Many women feel more sociable, communicative, and connected to themselves and their surroundings. Ideal for meetings, decision-making, and activities that require personal security.

3. Luteal Phase (After ovulation): The introspection phase

• What's going on?

After ovulation, the corpus luteum begins to produce progesterone, a hormone with a calming effect, which prepares the uterus for possible implantation. If fertilization does not occur, progesterone and estrogen levels drop sharply toward the end of this phase.

• How does it affect you?

At first, you may feel calmer and more focused thanks to progesterone. But its decline can cause classic premenstrual symptoms (PMS): bloating, tenderness, irritability, and a lower mood. It's a time that invites you to slow down, connect with yourself, and prioritize physical and emotional self-care.

Conclusion: Your cycle as a compass of well-being

Monitoring your menstrual cycle provides you with valuable insights into your health. Are your cycles regular? What are your energy levels like during each phase? Have you noticed changes in your sleep patterns or your skin? Learning to interpret these signals allows you to adapt your nutrition, exercise routine, and even your schedule to work with your biology, not against it. It's a smart and proactive way to take care of your feminine health at any age.

And within that care, intimate hygiene also plays an important role . Choosing products that are kind to your intimate area and don't alter the pH or vaginal microbiota is key to supporting each phase of your cycle with balance and well-being. At Lukoll, we're committed to offering you science-based information and products that align with your natural health , such as Lactamousse Femme , our feminine intimate hygiene product with an ideal pH of 5.2.