Nausea in your follicular phase
Nausea is a queasy, off-food feeling, sometimes around the first day of bleeding. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on nausea.
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
fresh air and slow walking settle the stomach better than lying down.
Quick relief
- Ginger in tea or food is well studied for nausea.
- Eat small, bland, regular meals.
- Stay hydrated with small sips.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get nausea in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on nausea.
What should I eat for nausea?
Foods that help include ginger, oats, citrus, sweet potato.