Can winter affect your menstrual cycles? know-how

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The winter months might likely have an impact on your menstrual cycle. According to a 2011 cited research study by the National Library of Medicine, ovulation occurs more frequently. The periods are 0.9 days shorter in the summer than in the winter due to higher hormone release. 

The experts examined how the winter season affects your periods. They also suggested what you can do to lessen them. Let’s have a glance and look at the three main reasons women can observe throughout their menstrual cycle during winter this year.

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1. Hormonal imbalance:

The thyroid and endocrine systems may slow down in the absence of sunlight. A slowing metabolism and body system often stems from a slowed thyroid. As a result, your period will last longer. Your body adjusts to the sudden changes in the lowing temperature swings thanks to this cold season. 

Hormonal imbalance is one of the common issues that every woman faces. It is really ordinary enough for females to be suffering from this problem. Because of the hormonal imbalance, sometimes the blood flow during chums, is damn painful and heavy. Other times the flow is totally opposite when compared to the heavy flow. Your menstrual cycle date also changes frequently because of the same.

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2. Premenstrual symptoms (PMS):

PMS happens due to insufficient Vitamin D and sunlight. It causes a deficiency in calcium. Calcium deficiency is a big reason that contributes to the frequent occurrence of PMS in women to be more specific. It commonly happens in the winter season.

It is also true that we walk less and consume more during the winter. Premenstrual symptoms are more likely to worsen as a result. As your menstrual cycles become less predictable and controllable when compared to the summer, when we spend more time outside and are more active.

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3. Period Pains:

Your blood vessels will harden when the temperature drops in the colder months of the winter season. It will result in a more fixed blood flow channel and period pain. As a result, blood flow during periods may get obstructed. It can lead to increasing period pain throughout the winter.