Right before your period starts, estradiol and progesterone are declining rapidly, Dr. Nillni explains.
Researchers have speculated that rapid hormonal withdrawal might underlie those symptoms.
Is Feeling Anxious During Your Cycle Normal?
For some women, anxiety is par for the course, says Nillni.
A large portion of women will feel some sort of mood or affect change before their period.
Its not necessarily anxiety it could also be feeling more irritable, sad, or having mood swings.
Or you could feel no different at all.
Is Anxiety Part of PMS and PMDD?
Some women with anxiety problems may experience a premenstrual exacerbation of their anxiety symptoms.
Additionally, these symptoms must occur during most menstrual cycles and cause significant distress or impairment.
Getting Help for Your Anxiety During Your Menstrual Cycle
Are you experiencing PMS or PMDD?
Those are signs that something unusual is going on and you should seek help.
