{"id":1396,"date":"2024-09-28T23:12:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T23:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2024-11-18T12:30:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T12:30:42","slug":"comprenez-votre-cycle-feminin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/comprenez-votre-cycle-feminin\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand Your Female Cycle!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every month, the menstrual cycle restarts,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">accompanied by its symptoms and side effects. <\/span><b>How do you experience your female cycle?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, some questions remain taboo, even though they might encourage us to seek answers about menstruation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What exactly are menstrual cycles? What is their duration? What are its phases? It\u2019s never too late to learn and understand what\u2019s happening within your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Summary:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a menstrual cycle?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the duration of a menstrual cycle?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What hormones are involved in the female cycle?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different phases of a menstrual cycle?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>What is a menstrual cycle?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menstrual cycle is a natural process that repeats every month in women\u2019s bodies, from puberty to menopause, with the main goal of preparing the body for a possible pregnancy. This is why the body undergoes several changes and hormonal fluctuations. It is divided into four phases: menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and finally, the luteal phase, all of which are regulated by hormones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What is the duration of a menstrual cycle?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1397\" src=\"https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-1024x435.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"548\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-200x85.png 200w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-400x170.png 400w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-500x213.png 500w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-600x255.png 600w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-700x298.png 700w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-768x326.png 768w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-800x340.png 800w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-940x400.png 940w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-1024x435.png 1024w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-1200x510.png 1200w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/hormone-de-cycle-1536x653.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menstrual cycle is generally estimated at 28 days, but in reality, it can vary from 21 to 45 days depending on the woman. Additionally, the duration and regularity of cycles can change throughout a woman\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because each woman is unique and the length of cycles can evolve over time, it is helpful to calculate the length of your menstrual cycles to better understand your body. Two methods can be used to calculate your cycle:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Calendar method:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Note the first day of your period and count the days until the start of your next cycle. It is important to repeat this calculation for at least three cycles, as variations from month to month are common.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Symptom-based method: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, such as decreased energy, increased fatigue, abdominal pain, headaches, or mood swings, which can indicate the approach of your period.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to better understand your cycle will help you better understand yourself and feel more in tune with your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What hormones are involved in the female cycle?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menstrual cycle in women is mainly regulated by four hormones:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Produced by the pituitary gland (located in the brain), it plays a crucial role in stimulating the growth of eggs in the ovarian follicles during the menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Luteinizing hormone (LH):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Also produced by the pituitary gland, this hormone triggers the release of eggs during the menstrual cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Estrogens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These are hormones primarily produced by the ovaries. In the menstrual cycle, they regulate the development of ovarian follicles and the uterine lining (endometrium) in preparation for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Progesterone:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Produced in large quantities by the corpus luteum, a structure that forms in the ovary after ovulation. In the menstrual cycle, its role is to prepare the endometrium for the potential implantation and maintenance of a pregnancy. If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum disappears, leading to a drop in progesterone levels and the onset of menstruation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variations in hormone levels can lead to menstrual irregularities or other health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What are the different phases of a menstrual cycle?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1399 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"438\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-500x376.jpg 500w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-700x526.jpg 700w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-800x602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-1200x902.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-1536x1155.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/larenova.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/phases-de-cycle-1-scaled.jpg 2560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The menstrual cycle is divided into four phases:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Menstrual phase:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first phase of the cycle is the menstrual phase, also called menstruation or period.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the hormonal level, this phase coincides with low levels of estrogen and progesterone. This is the phase during which the body expels both the unfertilized egg and the endometrium in the form of blood and clots. In addition to blood loss, various symptoms can affect women during their period, making this time difficult: abdominal and back pain, headache, fatigue, bloating\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duration of the period varies from one woman to another: some report having a two-day period, while others have more than seven days of bleeding.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Follicular phase:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this phase, estrogen levels rise, stimulating the development of ovarian follicles. One of these follicles becomes dominant and continues to grow while producing more and more estrogen, while the uterus gradually prepares to welcome a fertilized egg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is often the phase where women feel the most energetic and experience fewer symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ovulation:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovulation occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle. It is the shortest phase, during which a mature egg is released from the ovarian follicles under the influence of rising luteinizing hormone (LH) levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The release of the egg can sometimes cause cramps and lower abdominal pain.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Luteal phase:<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The luteal phase is the longest phase of the menstrual cycle, lasting almost half the cycle. After ovulation, the empty ovarian follicle turns into a structure called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces progesterone, which prepares the body for the potential implantation of the fertilized egg by increasing the thickness of the endometrium. If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates, and the body expels the unfertilized egg and the built-up endometrium, triggering the start of a new menstrual cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The luteal phase is also known as the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) phase, during which women may experience various symptoms, such as mood swings, depression, painful cramps, acne, water retention, migraines, and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience menstrual pain and PMS,<\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><a style=\"color: #008000;\" href=\"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/nos-produits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discover our products to help you better live through your cycle.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chaque mois, le cycle des r\u00e8gles recommence, accompagn\u00e9 de ses [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1400,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1396","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycle-menstruel-et-bien-etre"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1396","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1396"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1396\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1669,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1396\/revisions\/1669"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1396"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1396"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/larenova.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1396"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}