Fatigue in your menstrual phase
Fatigue is heavy tiredness and low motivation that rest does not fully fix. In your menstrual phase it tends to flare because estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest and you may be losing iron through bleeding, which drops energy.
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
light movement like walking or restorative yoga lifts energy without draining you.
Quick relief
- Prioritise iron-rich food, especially around your period.
- Keep blood sugar steady with protein at each meal.
- Protect sleep, and nap briefly if you can rather than pushing through.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get fatigue in my menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest and you may be losing iron through bleeding, which drops energy.
What should I eat for fatigue?
Foods that help include spinach, lentils, beets, eggs.