Dizziness in your follicular phase
Dizziness is lightheadedness or feeling faint, especially when standing up quickly. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on dizziness.
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
stand up slowly and keep moving gently through the day.
Quick relief
- Support iron levels, as low iron can cause lightheadedness.
- Keep blood sugar steady with regular meals.
- Hydrate well, especially on heavier flow days.
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 dizziness in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on dizziness.
What should I eat for dizziness?
Foods that help include beets, spinach, lentils, citrus.