Femspace

A blog about all aspects of the female cycle. The latest scientific findings, inspiration and interviews with experts across disciplines.

Do we need more sleep before menstruation?

Do you also have trouble falling asleep before your period, constantly waking up at night, and then lacking energy for life during the day? The relationship between the menstrual cycle and sleep patterns certainly deserves much more attention. Read the article and find out how the menstrual cycle and its hormonal changes can affect your sleep, both positively and negatively.

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Menstrual symptoms come, but menstruation nowhere

A significant number of women around the world experience premenstrual symptoms, such as mood swings, breast tenderness, sleep problems, bloating, and lower abdominal cramps. However, there are times when the familiar luteal phase symptoms occur but your period doesn't arrive. Read about the possible causes. How the menstrual cycle works Let's first briefly review how the menstrual cycle actually works. The menstrual cycle begins on the first day of your period and ends on the last day before your next period. A healthy cycle, in which ovulation occurs regularly and hormones are at the right levels at each stage, usually ranges from 21 to 35 days. However, the length of your cycle can vary from month to month. So… why...

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10 things I wish I knew before my first period

Do you still remember your first period? Maybe you are one of those women for whom it was not exactly the most pleasant experience in life. So many questions that you will only get answers to over the years and experience. Therefore, together with our Instagram followers, we have put together 10 things we wish we knew before our first period came.

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