Everything A Woman Needs To Know About Her Estrogen

How Estrogen Affects Moods

During a women’s cycle, levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone fluctuate. At the beginning, estrogen takes over. It helps produce feelings of high-energy, enthusiasm, and excitement. The feel-good hormone, serotonin, is in full force. Following ovulation, when progesterone takes over, the opposite comes into effect and women often get the feeling of the blues, feel sad, and have less energy. They may want to eat more and exercise less. It is important to be in tune with what is happening at each stage.