What Your Period Is Telling You About Your Hormones

Your period isn’t just an inconvenience you deal with every month—it’s actually a built-in report card for your hormone health.

If your cycle is regular, symptom-free, and predictable, your hormones are likely in balance. But if your period is all over the place—heavy, painful, irregular, or just plain miserable—your body is sending you a message.

Let’s break down what your period symptoms might be telling you and how to get your hormones back on track.

🚦 First, What’s a Normal Period?

Before we dive into the warning signs, let’s talk about what a healthy menstrual cycle should look like:

✔️ Cycle Length: 24–35 days
✔️ Bleeding Duration: 3–7 days
✔️ Blood Color: Bright red (not too light, not too dark)
✔️ Cramping: Mild and manageable
✔️ PMS Symptoms: Minor mood shifts or bloating, but nothing extreme

If this doesn’t sound like your cycle, keep reading—your hormones might need some love.

🚨 What Your Period Symptoms Mean

🔴 Heavy Bleeding (Soaking a Tampon/Pad Every 1-2 Hours)
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: Estrogen dominance (too much estrogen compared to progesterone)
📌 Fix It:

• Support estrogen detox with cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)
• Reduce toxins from plastics, skincare, and processed foods
• Support your liver with magnesium, B vitamins, and fiber

🔵 Light or Short Periods (Less Than 3 Days, Spotty Flow)
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: Low estrogen or nutrient deficiencies
📌 Fix It:

• Increase healthy fats (avocados, nuts, olive oil) to support hormone production
• Eat enough protein to fuel your body (especially if you’re under-eating)
• Check iron and B12 levels—these are key for a healthy flow

🌀 Irregular Cycles (Cycles Shorter Than 24 Days or Longer Than 35 Days)
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: PCOS, thyroid issues, or stress-related hormone imbalances
📌 Fix It:

• Track your cycle to see patterns
• Balance blood sugar with protein, fiber, and healthy fats
• Reduce stress (yes, stress can delay or skip ovulation!)

⚡ Severe PMS, Mood Swings, or Anxiety Before Your Period
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: Low progesterone or estrogen dominance
📌 Fix It:

• Support progesterone by reducing stress and increasing magnesium & vitamin B6
• Try seed cycling (flax & pumpkin seeds in the first half, sesame & sunflower in the second)
• Reduce caffeine and alcohol, which can make PMS worse

🔥 Painful Cramps (Debilitating, Needing Medication to Function)
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: Inflammation or estrogen dominance
📌 Fix It:

• Reduce inflammatory foods (processed foods, sugar, dairy, gluten)
• Add anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, omega-3s, and leafy greens
• Use magnesium or essential oils (like clary sage) to help with muscle relaxation

🌙 Brown or Dark Blood at the Beginning or End of Your Period
👉 Possible Hormone Imbalance: Sluggish estrogen detox or low progesterone
📌 Fix It:

• Support liver detox with fiber, greens, and lots of water
• Keep your gut healthy—poor digestion can slow down estrogen clearance
• Avoid environmental toxins that can mess with estrogen metabolism

💡 Your Period Is Your Body’s Report Card

Instead of dreading your cycle, think of it as your body’s way of communicating what’s going on inside. If something feels off, your hormones might need some attention—and the good news is, you can take steps to fix it!

If you’re tired of dealing with frustrating period symptoms and want to get to the root cause, I can help. Let’s create a plan to balance your hormones naturally.

💛 Book a free 20-minute consult. 

Your hormones deserve love—let’s get them back in balance! ✨