Constipation in your follicular phase
Constipation is slower, harder, or less frequent bowel movements. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on constipation.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
walking and gentle twists stimulate the gut to move.
Quick relief
- Increase fibre and water together, not fibre alone.
- Ground flaxseed adds fibre and gentle hormone support.
- Move daily, which keeps the gut active.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get constipation in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on constipation.
What should I eat for constipation?
Foods that help include broccoli, oats, berries, flaxseed.