Dizziness in your menstrual phase
Dizziness is lightheadedness or feeling faint, especially when standing up quickly. In your menstrual phase it tends to flare because blood loss and low iron, plus dropping hormones, can leave you lightheaded during your period.
What's happening in your menstrual phase
Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get dizziness in my menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, blood loss and low iron, plus dropping hormones, can leave you lightheaded during your period.
What should I eat for dizziness?
Foods that help include beets, spinach, lentils, citrus.