07/06/2026
🩸 THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE: 28-DAY COMPLETE GUIDE 🩸
1️⃣ While the average menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, a normal range can span anywhere from 21 to 35 days, accumulating to over 500+ cycles in an average lifetime.
2️⃣ During Phase 1: Menstruation (Days 1–5), estrogen and progesterone levels are low, causing the uterine lining to shed which commonly triggers symptoms like cramps, bloating, and fatigue.
3️⃣ In Phase 2: Follicular (Days 6–13), rising FSH and estrogen levels prompt follicles to grow, often resulting in positive physical body effects such as rising energy and glowing skin.
4️⃣ Phase 3: Ovulation occurs on Day 14, driven by a sharp LH surge and an estrogen peak that releases the egg, which typically correlates with peak energy and high libido.
5️⃣ During Phase 4: Luteal (Days 15–28), the corpus luteum forms and progesterone rises high to ready the uterine lining for implantation, though it can trigger PMS symptoms, bloating, and mood changes if pregnancy does not occur.
💙 Tracking these four physiological phases helps map out the regular hormonal fluctuations that shape overall systemic health and well-being.