Menstrual Cycles

A Cycle is a sequence of events that repeat themselves, visually they are circular. We survive on the cycles of nature such as nitrogen cycles, water cycles, carbon cycles, and oxygen cycles. All of these natural cycles need to be balanced and to work in harmony. For example, if plants do not get enough nitrogen they cannot thrive but too much can be toxic.

To be healthy our menstrual cycles also need to work in harmony. This relies on the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal Axis which controls both the ovarian and uterine cycles. Each component part needs to be balanced for your menstrual health.

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The cycle begins with the bleed and ends the day before the next bleed. Length can vary in each woman and in the early and latter stages of our lives.

Unfortunately, there has been a trend to treat our menstruation as an inconvenience, but recently due to the fact that infertility rates have soared, those women are realising the importance of embracing our cycles and treating it with the respect it deserves.