Learn what causes extreme fatigue before menstruation and discover expert-backed remedies to help bolster your energy during this time.

What causes extreme fatigue before your period?

Natural hormone fluctuations

As with most PMS symptoms, you might likely blame this one on hormones.

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This can then result in feelings of fatigue, moodiness, depression, or even anxiety.

How to cope with fatigue during menstruation

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Heres How I Finally Figured It Out

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Set your ambientroom temperatureto cooler configs, like mid-60s, for deeper and more restorative sleep, she adds.

Can you prevent fatigue before your period?

FAQ

When in your cycle are you most tired?

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Does PMS get worse with age?

This transition period before menopausecalledperimenopausecan last anywhere from a few years tomore than a decade.

When your period stops after menopause, your PMS symptoms will go away too.

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Should you sleep more on your period?

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