Periods & Mental Health: Effects of Hormonal Changes on Emotions

Reasons for Being in a Good Mood at the Start of the Period Cycle

You may be acquainted with PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome), which is a set of symptoms that may occur in the days that lead up to your period. That said, have you noticed that after your period cycle begins, the “clouds” begin to fade away, and you feel much better suddenly?

This is not merely your mind playing tricks on you. There is evidence that has proven that after your period begins your mood improves. Hormones and mood have a clear cause and effect.

It all comes down to hormones and how their levels fluctuate once your period cycle commences. Let’s take a closer look at hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, and how they can have an impact on your mood.