A sleep expert has revealed how your period may be impacting your sleep.
, including a rollercoaster of hormones.
“The two key hormones during the menstrual cycle are estrogen and progesterone, which come from the growing egg cell in the ovary,” said Dr. Gareth Nye, a lecturer at Chester Medical School who specializes in maternal and fetal health. They rise during the first half of the cycle to help prepare the uterus for a fertilised egg, and drop in the second half to cause the uterus lining to break down .
She said if you get a damaged night’s rest, “short rests during the day can help to conserve energy”. Dr. Phillips added: “Using herbal remedies that help naturally balance progesterone levels, like ashwagandha or evening primrose oil, may help.”
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