Period mood swings, often as a part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), are pretty common in women. 8 out of 10 women experience severe period mood swings at least once in their lifetime. However, they can be effectively managed through lifestyle changes, regular exercise, dietary changes including a balanced diet, hydration, and stress management. Finding comfortable sanitary napkin pads like Butterfly can also elevate menstrual stress and anxiety.
It’s time to finally break the silence on period moodiness and explore what causes these emotional shifts, how they impact daily life, and, most importantly, how to manage them effectively.
So, let’s uncover practical solutions to help you feel more in control of your emotions during your period.
What are period mood swings?
We all have been there, that frustrating menstrual day when we are either crying nonstop for no reason or are super frustrated. Say hello to premenstrual or period mood swings.
For many women, periods don’t just bring physical discomforts like cramps and bloating; they also come with uninvited mood swings, irritability, and emotional sensitivity. “Sighs”
These sudden mood changes, often known as period mood swings, can make it hard to focus, interact with others, and maintain a sense of emotional balance. On top of that, these emotional and psychological changes can occur before and during menstruation.
You might have experienced the following:
- Irritability: Feeling easily annoyed or frustrated.
- Anxiety: A sense of nervousness or restlessness.
- Depression: Feelings of sadness or hopelessness.
- Anger: Sudden outbursts of frustration.
- Tearfulness: Becoming overly emotional or crying easily.
As if this wasn’t already hard, using uncomfortable and non-breathable feminine pads can further cause period anxiety and stress. For this, butterfly has a range of skin-friendly and breathable female hygiene products to keep you comfortable during menstruation. We will explore that later in the blog.
Why am I so Irritable on Periods?
Feeling agitated and irritable during periods is common and could be due to various reasons. Period mood swings are mostly caused by hormonal imbalance, but other factors can also play a leading role. Here are some of the main causes:
Hormonal Imbalances
We all know the deal with Estrogen and progesterone levels, they drop in the days leading up to menstruation. This significantly affects neurotransmitters like serotonin, which regulates mood.
Consequently, low serotonin levels mean hello to sadness, anxiety, and irritability.
Blood Sugar Fluctuations
Remember that period cravings? Folks, they are not all for good!
Hormonal shifts can impact blood sugar levels, causing energy crashes and mood swings. As a result, those sugary food cravings may provide temporary relief but can lead to further mood instability. Such a dilemma!
Sleep Disruptions
Many women experience poor sleep quality before and during their period, leading to fatigue and increased emotional sensitivity. Much of it is due to hormonal imbalance but also could be due to period anxiety. At times, women are stressed about period leakages and strains that could hinder their sleep.
To help ease this, we recommend using breathable menstrual pads. Butterfly has some of the best period pads with high absorbency, cottony wings and leak guards to promote night sleep. Their peaceful nights cottony extra long and Peaceful Night Fabric soft extra long are ideal recommendations for maximum comfort and protection.
Physical Discomfort
Let’s be real, you can not expect a good cheerful mood with cramps, bloating and headaches.
Physical discomfort can play a significant role in enhancing your period mood swings and fatigue. Plus, feeling uncomfortable in your own body can amplify stress and irritability.
Pad Rash and Discomfort
Lastly, pad rash and discomfort can also lead to intense irritation and agitation. Pad rash is a common problem women face. This can lead to intense skin discomfort, rashes and even infections. To help prevent this, use butterfly breathable women’s sanitary napkins. They are made up of skin friendly materials and allow air circulation to prevent any moisture buildup and rash. They don’t irritate the skin and can elevate pad rash.
In fact, for sensitive skin, they have a wide collection of cottony soft Maxi thick and Ultra-thin breathable pads.
Effective ways to Manage Period Mood swings
So, how do you stop mood swings during periods? Here are some practical and effective remedies to try.
Eat a Balanced Diet
- Increase magnesium-rich foods like nuts, seeds, and leafy greens to help stabilize mood.
- Avoid excessive caffeine and sugar, which can cause energy crashes and irritability.
- Stay hydrated to prevent bloating and fatigue, which can impact mood.
Try Exercise
If one thing, It’s hard to do anything on periods. However, low impact exercises can help reduce mood swings. Simple Yoga or walking with music can release endorphins and serotonin to reduce mood swings.
Binge Watch Your Comfort Show
For days when you don’t want to get out of bed, one way to elevate your mood is to binge watch your favorite show. These lighthearted series can instantly boost your mood.
Heating Pad and Warm Blanket
Never doubt the magic of a heating pad and warm blanket. Use a period relief heating pad to help soothe your cramp discomfort and snuggle into your comfort warm blanket.
Get Enough Sleep
- Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night.
- Avoid screen time before bed to improve melatonin production and sleep quality.
- Use butterfly nighttime sanitary pads to improve sleep.
Use the Right Sanitary Pads
Lastly, make sure to use the comfortable and right sanitary pads. Usage of wrong ones can further cause period anxiety and discomfort. Butterfly Maxi Thick and Ultra Thin pads are your best menstrual napkins for heavy bleeding and light blood flow. They have a high absorbency core, leak protection, breathable material, cottony wings, and leak guards.
Plus, they use skin-friendly top sheets such as (Fabric soft, Cottony soft top sheet, and Dry Mesh). You can use Ultra Thin cottony soft or Maxi thick cottony soft pads for sensitive skin.
How Butterfly Pads Can Reduce Mood Swings
Here is how butterfly pads can reduce mood swings in periods:
Pads made up of harsh materials can cause discomfort and skin rashes. Plus, low absorbency pads can cause leakages, stains and spotting, all increasing your agitation and anxiety.
In contrast, Butterfly has a wide range of breathable pads for teens, adults, and even moms. Their pads are breathable to allow air circulation, which reduces rash chances. They use skin friendly top sheets (Fabric soft, cottony soft, or dry mesh), plus they ensure high absorbency, and maximum coverages.
Furthermore, to prevent leakages and slippages, they come with leak guards and cottony wings. Find a range of pad collections for teens (besties range in teens long and tweens regular), mums (maternity and nursing pads) and breathable pads (Maxi Thick and Ultra Thin). Plus their pad prices in Pakistan are pretty affordable.
With Butterfly, welcome your stress free periods now!