Basic Facts
The name for when you get your period.
What is menstruation?
You may experience more positive emotions during this phase.
What is the follicular phase?
This is what PMS stands for.
What is premenstrual syndrome?
True or False? Your period typically lasts 3-7 days.
True!
Name 2 types of sanitary products to use when on your period.
This is the phase in which you may experience PMS.
What is the luteal phase?
This is what PMDD stands for.
What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder?
True or False? Your mood may improve towards the middle or end of your period.
True!
This is how long the menstrual CYCLE lasts.
What is 28 days?
This is the phase you experience at the beginning of your period.
Name 3 symptoms of PMS.
Symptoms can include tension, anxiety, trouble concentrating, crying spells, insomnia, mood swings, irritability, fatigue, and depressed mood.
True or False: The moon and the menstrual cycle have a connection that is medically undisputed.
False!
These are the 3 hormones involved with menstruation.
What are estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone?
This phase typically lasts 11-17 days.
What is the luteal phase?
Your period can do this to symptoms of pre-existing mental health disorders.
What is exacerbate/make them worse?
True or False? PMS is a more severe form of PMDD that causes extreme mood swings and physical symptoms.
False! PMDD is the more severe form of PMS.
These are the four phases of your period.
What are the menstrual phase (menstruation), the follicular phase, the ovulation phase, and the luteal phase?
An egg is released from the ovaries at the beginning of this phase.
What is the ovulation phase?
Name 3 ways to feel better during your period.
Practicing self-care, Engaging in regular movement or exercise, Getting good nutrition, Practicing stress management skills, Meditating, Getting plenty of rest, Staying connected to family and friends
True or False? One potential reason menstruation might influence mental health is because drops in estrogen and progesterone may cause drops in serotonin.
True! Low levels of serotonin may lead you to feel sad, tired, anxious, and irritable.