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I've been getting some spotting mid-cycle not sure whether it could be ovulation bleeding. Does anyone else get it?

The latest research shows us that PMS is not due to a deficiency in progesterone but the brain being more sensitive to the normal hormonal changes that are occurring!

If ever I'm experiencing insomnia then I know my period is due... But it's such a struggle - I just want to sleep!

Women are often dismissed when it comes to symptoms of a heart attack, particularly because heart attacks present differently in women compared to men and this leads to more deaths. Women themselves are not even aware of the risks. Have any women experienced being dismissed?

Physical symptoms , mental symptoms , cognitive symptoms. There needs to be more awareness of all them!

So it's important to be aware of the subtle signs of liver disease as the liver can often be a forgotten organ!

So often high blood pressure is blamed on bad habits and of course they do play a role. And more focus is needed on refined carbohydrates and insulin resistance rather than just salt. But for women there can also be hormonal factors like PMOS, pregnancy and menopause.

So many people think that craving chocolate is due to magnesium deficiency which is completely pseudoscience. It's actually because serotonin drops before your period and consuming sugary/ sweet treats can boost it back up. Food related cravings are one of the most common pre-menstrual symptoms - what do you crave?

Has anyone had any of these more unusual symptoms? I've noticed the corners of my mouth cracking and inflamed!

I used to exercise like crazy and eat salad for almost every meal and felt awful. It's important to remember that despite what wellness culture may tell us - us women are at risk of underfueling our bodies and this can have real consequences!

I'm currently in the luteal phase and feel constantly exhausted and struggling with my sleep. Anyone else get this every month? How do you cope?

I find this super annoying because it means I can't even wear my regular clothes before my period. Anyone else get this?

I literally cannot stop eating before my period. What strategies do people use during this time?