Every year the Winter influence on our body: The skin becomes paler and often we are accompanied by fatigue throughout the day. But did you know that the cold season also brings a Influence on your menstrual cycle and thus on your period can have? Today we will explain to you how your cycle can change in winter and why this is the case.

The individual Phases of your menstrual cycle you can see how the four Seasons Each cycle phase is represented by different Hormones and is suitable for different things, better or worse.
 

The Follicular phase resembles the Spring , because this phase represents growth : Between menstruation and ovulation, the egg grows. This period also represents creativity and that Developing new plans . 

The follicular phase is followed by the Ovulation phase . The phase is defined by the ovulation and stands for Fertility and energy , similar to the Summer . 
 

The Luteal phase you can imagine like the inner Autumn For menstruating people, this is the time when the not fertilized egg released again This is also often the phase in which the Premenstrual syndrome noticeable: Physical and mental complaints can be found on thedays sordnung.

The Menstrual phase In this case the inner winter Menstruation represents a New beginning and you probably have a special need for Retreat and rest During this time, you should therefore make it a point to do something good for yourself. 

We have already explained to you that the phases of your cycle are very similar to the four seasons. Can this Weather or the seasons also have a Influence on your cycle or have your period?

In fact, a study in the journal “Gynecil Endocrinol” has shown that sunlight a Influence on the entry and thus the Cycle length Data was collected over a period of one year, providing information on blood levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), prolactin and the size of the follicle. The result was that more FSH in summer than in winter. In addition, the follicles in summer much larger and the Intervals between ice jumps were shorter . This means that the Menstrual cycle usually shorter in summer than in winter.

In the wintertime, we often cannot get out of bed in the morning and generally feel limp and driveless . In addition, the Craving something sweet or unhealthy food - the so-called “Winter Blues” is spreading. 
But what is the reason for the weakness at this time of year? Lack of light is considered to be the trigger, because it affects the budget of the Hormones serotonin and melatonin in the brain. Because we have lessdays slicht, the body releases more melatonin Melatonin is known as the “sleep hormone” because it makes us tired. At the same time, the production of the “happiness hormone” Serotonin in case of lack of light.

So you may notice that a few things change physically in the cold season - including your cycle length and your period. As the above study shows, the cycle is usually shorter in summer than in winter. It can also happen that the Menstruation is delayed due to low sunlight So if your period is delayed in the winter months, the climate could be the reason. But that's not all: The period can also significantly longer than in the summer months. In general, the study also showed that the Bleeding of menstruating women from warmer regions is shorter than that of menstruating women living in colder countries. 

Maybe you have during or before your period with various complaints These can vary from individual to individual and range from Back and abdominal pain, mood swings or migraines . We have also provided you with further information on cycle-related migraines in our Blog post summarized here. 

Premenstrual and menstrual Symptoms may change during the winter season . Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you here, because instead of improving, they could stronger during this time This is often because the Lifestyle towards the end of the year: people tend to spend more time indoors, move less and eat more. In case you didn't know: Movement can ensure your To relieve PMS symptoms . You can find out more tips that can help you get through your period better in our Blog post . 

But what symptoms are we talking about when we say that they can be more severe? On the one hand, your Period then stronger and longer This can often lead to Abdominal pain If you experience symptoms during your period, Headaches, mood swings or tiredness These symptoms may also worsen during the cold season.

Your period-related symptoms may get worse during the cold season, but there is something you can do about it. We would like to give you a few Tips with which you can more relaxed through your period come. 

To prevent menstrual problems, it is generally important to avoid healthy and balanced diet to pay attention. Too much Sugar and also caffeine can finally negative effects on your menstruation You can also find out how caffeine can affect your cycle in our Blog post . In addition, stress an important factor when it comes to PMS and period-related complaints If you didn't know, stress can cause your menstrual cycle to shift. For more information, see here . So take some time for yourself and build relaxation into your day.

You may be familiar with the scenario of being plagued by abdominal cramps during your period that just won’t go away. In this case, we recommend warmth , because these has an antispasmodic and pain-relieving effect . Our Taynie Heat Belt can help you to turn your back on abdominal pain: Thanks to the Velcro fastener, the warmth of the integrated hot water bottle where you need them. for back pain Our heat belt is a real helper in times of need.

Did you know that the used Period product influence on your abdominal pain Period products that are inserted (eg tampons) can make cramps in the abdomen even worse. We therefore recommend that you use our Period underwear or washable pads . Are you one of those people who heavier bleeding Then our Ultra Products perfect for you, so that nothing goes wrong in everyday life. Our products are available in different suction strengths , so you can find what you are looking for whether you have a light, medium or heavy period.