Waves of intense sadness, crying, and questioning that occur before menstruation can be entirely attributed to fluctuations in the female cycle (premenstrual syndrome), and realizing this hormonal origin allows one to instantly downplay the severity and find relief.

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Science fully validates the link between the premenstrual phase and mood swings. According to a review study published in The Lancet (by Yonkers et al.), a large portion of women experience fluctuations in emotional well-being during this period, with very real impacts on daily life. Furthermore, observational studies on cycle tracking show that the simple act of understanding and mapping one's hormonal variations helps reduce related anxiety. Nevertheless, describing a week of profound distress and crying as a "simple" passing effect is somewhat reductive. Hormonal fluctuations often act as an amplifier of existing tensions or stress, rather than creating them from nothing. If these waves of sadness become too overwhelming each month, they deserve gentle attention and comprehensive support rather than simple minimization.

the sources

1. 1American Academy of Pediatrics & American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (Committee on Adolescent Health Care) 2006
2. 2Owens LA, Kristensen SG, Lerner A, et al. 2024