Why Do I Have So Much Energy Before My Period? – Cora

Luteal

Next comes the phase society tells you to dread: the luteal phase. Estrogen and testosterone levels fall while progesterone is on the rise. This can dampen our mood and make us feel sluggish since progesterone is a calming hormone and sleep enhancer designed to counterbalance the estrogen buzz. Yet if you’ve been suffering from estrogen dominance, or acute sensitivity to estrogen, this may bring sweet relief as the brain fog lifts.

What’s more, you could feel better and better the closer you get to your period, as estrogen levels continue to fall. Progesterone levels will also drop rapidly, freeing you from the hormone that research claims can have the same depressive impact as a hangover. This is why some women report greater clarity, productivity, and energy during the days before their period.  

The higher your sensitivity or hormone levels, the more noticeable these changes become. Bottom line, however, there is no “should” when it comes to how you feel at any stage of your cycle—but whatever you do feel shouldn’t be overlooked. If you have any cause for concern, speak to your doctor about testing your hormone levels, and take a look at other lifestyle factors that could be having an adverse impact too, such as nutrition.