Help me understand complications during the follicular and luteal phase of menstruation.

June 17, 2009 2:57 PM

HormoneFilter: Help me understand complications during the follicular and luteal phase of menstruation.

In relation to PMS, I've read that estrogen dominance is often the culprit, exacerbated by certain lifestyle factors such as stress, as both cortisol and progesterone compete for the same receptors. Also, even if you have low estrogen, if you have even lower levels of progesterone, that is also estrogen dominance.

However, why is it that for many women who do experience PMS during the luteal phase, they are fine during the follicular phase? It is my understanding that progesterone is lowest during the first phase of menstruation, while estrogen steadily climbs, which would mean estrogen dominance galore right?

Could the rise in progesterone be the problem, as progesterone is highest during the luteal phase?

Thank you :)

posted by 2X2LcallingCQ to health & fitness (1 comment total)

Oh, and this is in regards to regular (approximately) 28 day ovulatory cycles.
posted by 2X2LcallingCQ at 3:06 PM on June 17