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tiffy1976

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Posted: 11-07-07 15:52pm

I have kept a record of my PMS timing and symptoms for years. I experience physical symptoms of PMS (bloating, breast tenderness, carb cravings, etc.), but no emotional symptoms, during the Luteal phase of my cycle when progesterone levels are highest. I understand this is normal. What confuses me is that I do experience emotional symptoms such as moodiness and hyper-sensitivity during days 7-15 (Follicular or proliferative phase) of my cycle when estrogen levels are higher and I should feel my best. This normally only lasts for 2-3 days. Why is this? (I am counting the first day of menstrual bleeding as the first day of my cycle. My cycle usually lasts 23-25 days.) Thank you for your time.
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Giftie

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Posted: 11-08-07 05:31am

i was told you should count from the last day of ur period as the first day of your cycle all the way until the last day of your next period and so on and so forth.
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tiffy1976

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Posted: 11-08-07 08:55am

Thank you for your response. Actually, with all due respect, the first day of your period IS considered the first day of your cycle. It is called the follicular (or proliferative) phase. If you are timing your cycle the way you were informed, you could make a mistake if you are trying to prevent/promote conception. Just FYI. (I am a medical professional.)
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Georgia59

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Posted: 11-12-07 14:24pm

yeah, it's the first day of your period. I don't know why that might be though, I mean, some women don't even feel pms at all. Everyone's different- it's the same reason some women do really well on hormonal birth control but some don't. But it's good that you know how your own body works so well.
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