Dizziness in your ovulatory phase
Dizziness is lightheadedness or feeling faint, especially when standing up quickly. In your ovulatory phase it tends to flare because estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on dizziness.
What's happening in your ovulatory phase
Estrogen and testosterone peak around ovulation. Confidence, libido, and verbal energy are highest, and skin often looks its best.
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 ovulatory phase?
In your ovulatory phase, estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on dizziness.
What should I eat for dizziness?
Foods that help include beets, spinach, lentils, citrus.