Estrogen & Progesterone How Stress & Cortisol Affect Your Menstrual Cycle

Ever wonder why your menstrual cycle sometimes feels perfectly on time and other times completely unpredictable? In this video, we dive deep into the roles of estrogen and progesterone, how they regulate your cycle, and how stress and cortisol can disrupt it. Learn how hormones affect your mood, energy, uterine lining, and ovulation. Understand why stress, high cortisol, and hormone imbalances can cause irregular, delayed, or heavy periods — and what you can do to support a healthier menstrual cycle. ✅ Perfect for women who want to understand their body, hormonal balance, and menstrual health. Introduction: How hormones control your cycle Estrogen: The first half of the cycle Progesterone: Stability & calm Stress & Cortisol: How they disrupt your cycle When stress overrides ovulation Normal vs stressed cycles Closing & takeaways This video is for reference purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice