How Periods And Hormones Impact Mood [Menstrual Cycle]

[@raymondtuckler2105]

Thank you! As a single father of a 12 year old daughter, this is very helpful.

[@jani_lia]

As a daughter raised by a single father since I was 12, I wish you good luck on raising your daughter.

[@OliviaAta-Baah]

I am 13 and I am feeling alot of pains

[@OliviaAta-Baah]

But it is ok

[@Craig.marks.]

Men need to treat periods and menstruation with a sense of empathy instead of treating it like a deserved suffering women are supposed to go through. The video did a great job!

[@jmFinancial777]

Sorry i don’t understand who treats it “like a deserved suffering”

[@MochiFam]

i mean thats how it was characterized in the bible. can ya blame em for sharing this sentiment?

[@abbyroze2358]

@@MochiFam yes because we arent living in biblical times

[@freesk8]

I'm a guy. I'm a dad. I just want to say thank you to all of the women of the world who have to go through this pain and inconvenience. We couldn't ever be dad's without it, I guess. And the women who go through childbirth are total heroes. The bravery of that act is like men going to war. Mothers' Day should always be more important than Fathers' Day.

[@tay13pink]

🥺❤️

[@alpheendomination]

Why are we competing over what is more important?

[@freesk8]

@@alpheendomination Because motherhood has been de-valued in our society. This is a major mistake.

[@samstromberg5593]

If you’re so into comparison A biological necessity for the continuation of our species which is painful and uncomfortable (I’m not trying to deny that) for 9 months plus extremely painful for .5~1 day Vs A relatively pointless but often mandatory process including training which is likely equally uncomfortable and painful, only without near as much support, plus the high chance of death or injury or being forced to kill another person, which has lifelong effects, and a still reasonably high chance of lifelong effects otherwise, with significantly less thanks You cannot genuinely believe that these are comparable Barring that Mothers Day DOES have a much higher push in todays society than Fathers Day Besides all of that You know women can go to war too (it’s much less common but it is legal) Plus comparison like what you’re doing is the straightest path to discrimination Because women weren’t valued in the past, they get tons of scholarships but there’s barely any exclusively for guys? How is that more fair? It’s just discrimination in the opposite direction Just say both days are important and leave it at that. If you seriously wanted to get into the details, there’s a fantastic case to be made for Fathers Day being more important I’m not going to make that case here because I don’t want a misogynist to read it and start using it to tear women down but don’t you dare try to belittle men in the pretense of elevating women It doesn’t work AND it makes you look pathetic and stupid

[@Obn112]

I feel sorry for your son😂😂

[@Spamkromite]

Don't forget to mention that depression and feeling miserable so that you find instinctly the company of others to increase the odds of mating during the fertile phase is also part of it. Not all women feel happy or "enhanced" during the start or during the phases, many get into crippling depressions and others get brutal migraines because of the oestrogens. Others can't even move from bed and need to take pills because of the pain, and others get so bad they end throwing up for a couple of days (and is not related to endometriosis). It's a horrible moment for many women and I believe such should be taken into consideration because not all women are "lucky" to feel "happy" and "sprightly" during the menstrual cycles and being forced to work during those stages is a terrible punishment... Also don't forget that others end with crippling anaemias that can destroy their health if not addressed soon by a doctor and that also puts a dent on their welfare in the short and long run. It's very self-destroying in whole, and apparently the only solution to that is to get pregnant at least ONCE... Nature has really made the other half of the human to pull the shortest straw in evolution. Birds and reptiles has it easier in my opinion.

[@sprouts]

Very true!

[@LEVIACKERMAN-zg2ik]

you're right but this video is about how average female is on period🌺

[@anuragvimal1060]

Please make video on neuroplasticity

[@samstromberg5593]

I will not try to pretend that I know what this feels like or that all of you are pretending, and I will not bring up the standard misogynist argument - some variation of “grow up, stop crying about it, it’s not even that bad, you’re just pretending it’s worse than it is” HOWEVER )If HALF of the worlds population goes through this at some point, yeah. Some (many) will exaggerate it for sympathy )The brain adapts to pain, so that if you’re experiencing a constant 1 Db (which isn’t a pain unit but to my knowledge there AREN’T pain units, which I think is a mistake), over time it will feel like less and less pain even though the empirical number hasn’t changed. I get that this is only a quarter of the time vs actually constant but still - why don’t you get used to it? (If there is a legitimate answer to this question I am legitimately looking for it) )You can’t pull the argument that “you’ll never know how bad this hurts, I’m actually tougher than you) cause yeah I will never know how bad that hurts but you’ll never know how bad it hurts to get kicked in the crotch so you can’t tell me what you have is worse )This is my point with the least validity but I do feel it’s still worth making. Half of the planet. Goes through this. It’s a part of life. You are not being singled out by a higher power and made to suffer. Crying about how unfair it is accomplishes zero things. It’s unfortunate that you have to go through this and you have my sympathy but. Get over it In my opinion

[@LEVIACKERMAN-zg2ik]

@@samstromberg5593 First of all, thank you for your opinion. I respect it. I don't really know why women don't get used to period pain, but I do know that they forget labor pain because the brain edits out the memory. So, I think it makes sense why they don't get used to pain. I think the whole argument on the internet about getting kicked in the crotch being more painful than period cramps is stupid. Don't get me wrong, I am sure both hurt a lot, but period pain on average lasts about 2-3 days, it's long-term pain. Getting kicked in the balls is short-term pain. That's why I think comparing both of them is useless and dumb. Also, I think that menstruation is an underrated topic. People, (mostly men) don't have enough knowledge about it. If they did, there wouldn't be a comparison between getting kicked in the balls and period cramps. So, in my opinion, it's great that women are beginning to speak up about this kind of topic that in the past was considered taboo, even if it seems exaggerated .

[@Pupila.de.aguila]

its so annoying feeling like myself just one week per month :(

[@CutiePatutie_SmookiePookieBear]

Huh?

[@naomimallett6139]

I think she means she feels "like herself" once per month.

[@roguegryphonica3147]

I would argue that you do not feel yourself one week per month... but instead feel a peaking high, steady high, withdrawl, then physical pain., repeat.

[@roguegryphonica3147]

Meaning you are all the parts of the cycle not just the high.

[@MochiFam]

@@roguegryphonica3147repeat til 65 lol

[@shazmatazz6769]

As someone with PCOS, periods are extremely painful for me. Thanks for this video. Will share it with my contacts.

[@mustanganady]

simple yet important straightforward way of telling how women feel and how it works,100%better than my school teacher failed to teach us, thank you very much, JUST simple yet amazing

[@missMagbeth]

Not just teenage girls, all of women up until the menopause. And it's a different story from then on.

[@tay13pink]

I’m a grown woman but this video made me feel a bit of pain & idk why but it’s very helpful for all young girls out there

[@catherinehinners420]

I wish this video had also included appetite changes within the cycle. As a teenager, I often felt guilt or shame for feeling out of control with my appetite at certain parts of the month and other times of the month neglected good nutrition because I’d forget to eat or feel good and felt like I could “make up” for times of hormone induced hunger. It became a disordered perspective and I taught my daughter that appetite fluctuates and it’s normal to have cravings and appetite changes on a cyclical monthly basis and to just focus on unprocessed food all the time rather than judge or criticize her need to overeat during some times of the month. She is overweight as an adult but happy with her body and eating choices while I still struggle with disordered thought patterns around food.

[@cedricre3621]

Menstruation vacation should be a human right

[@cocorole868]

Ahhh i wish

[@kphilipps55]

Absolutely!! Women have to demand it!!

[@cedricre3621]

@@kphilipps55 yes, and men too

[@Sinha2098]

I demand

[@amberiqbal9837]

I totally back u on that... At least from day 1 - day 3

[@ashleyhunt8862]

Such a little window where i feel like i can conquer the world

[@amberiqbal9837]

As a women continuously suffering non understanding environment i was desperately searching for a video that must not be - you know- uncomfortable to watch or share as well as properly explains why women act in a certain way during their menstrual cycle. Thanks a lot to the team that has helped creating such important, informative video. Thank you everyone.... God Bless you all. Ameen

[@OctoPie-k7n]

Am I the only one here that doesn't get any cramps but is constantly sleepy and having low energy for most of the time?

[@mariaxii]

I don’t get cramps either but only on the first day I have low energy

[@mayonnaiseonanescalator7237]

You are so lucky to not have cramps! Although having low energy sucks, it's still better than having period cramps (speaking from experience).

[@Sinha2098]

It used to be me when I was teen but when I turned 23 around and shifted to delhi (high variation in temp) from Mumbai (no winter) I started having cramps And now when I came back mumbai I still have cramps😢 Idk it's bcz of age or place but cramps comes

[@barbief5330]

I happen to be happy to have my period correctly because some time ago, there was almost a year I didn't have periods due to stress. With the help of some medication it came back, and when I stopped it, it came as regular as before. I know it hurts but I feel happy to have my period because that means that my hormones and body are ok, and I really appreciate it.

[@paxdriver]

As a middle aged guy, it would help to normalize the subject. I had to learn by tv commercials because my gf when I was a teen was too embarrassed, likely because the subject wasn't yet normalized. Just saying "because my period" doesn't do anything to teach young men what the experience is like fir a woman, and for many of those women seeking a sensitive man it does nothing for them if no man is taught what that cycle does to affect women. If we could just discuss it and force ADHD boys like me to pay attention it's go a long way in reducing Sexism imho, just by learning little things before flawed patterns are reinforced in our brains, which may lead to sexism if not quashed young.

[@sprouts]

Thank you for sharing your incredible insights :)

[@thinguyenhoang5004]

Thank you someone recognized its not our fault our mood change like crazy

[@sprouts]

Welcome :)

[@samstromberg5593]

It’s not my 4 year old niece’s fault that she’s a brat or her dad’s fault that he’s got a cough but I still don’t want to be around them

[@Whoaaaa___]

​@@samstromberg5593wtf are you evendoing on this vid if you're just going to comment dumb stuff 💀

[@samstromberg5593]

@@Whoaaaa___ I came to learn; is that so terrible? While I’m here, if I see someone saying something stupid I’ll call her on it but the point was to learn If what I said was so dumb it should be easy to call me on it

[@little1133]

that thumbnail is such a freaking mood

[@PetuniaParker-fs2zh]

Thank you so much, I try my best but just feel absolutely terrible around and during that time. It’s nice to be reassured that it’s normal and natural while also being difficult.

[@salsabilaamalia2580]

I happened to realize that I experience all cycles in the menstrual cycle recently, in my early 20s. About a month ago just after my period finished I said to my mom, "ah I'm so glad that I feel like myself again". And just a week after that I felt that stabbing mittelschmerz (ovulation pain)😅. Everything mentioned in this video I experience every month. I am fascinated with how my body works, though not all is comfortable. I read about someone adjusting their activities based on their menstrual cycle. Like they work hard and do more things during follicular phase, and take things slowly during ovulation and luteal phase. I hope that people that are menstruating can learn and listen more to their body's need! ❤

[@salsabilaamalia2580]

Btw sprouts i love your contents! I've been watching this channel since 2nd year of my study (undergrad psychology) and I'm in my 4th year now! 🎉

[@MochiFam]

mittelschmerz is so german lol

[@grapeshott]

So number of days the girl feels "normal" is just 5-10 days per month?

[@sprouts]

In the worst case, yes.

[@roguegryphonica3147]

Normal is relative.

[@mikitz]

Whatever constitutes as 'normal', 15-30% of the whole is not it.

[@Chosenlaur]

Yes 😅

[@MochiFam]

dude imagine feeling your best all the time? thats a superpower lol. id be able to get so much done

[@Fizafarooqui]

Thanks for not censoring anything ❤

[@randomgirl2994]

Thank you for saying “Women, who menstruate,” not “people” who menstruate. Women menstruate. For me I think one of the biggest ways to support women when it comes to menstruating is to quit the taboo conversation. This is a normal bodily function we’ve had to deal with for centuries. We’ve come a long way in Western society about this conversation however there are still women who get turned away/denied medical care for legitimate pain that is not related. We’re told we’re just emotional or it’s just “her period.” Women have died because their pain was not heard nor cared for. Not to mention there are many other places in the world where women are shamed for something that is a natural part of their body. Also PMDD is real!

[@mystuff9999]

„We‘ve had to deal with for centuries“, hu?

[@chelseashamim9148]

Girls too

[@cocorole868]

@@chelseashamim9148thank you, it’s best to just say females

[@wanderer965]

There were so many things to say. One aspect I've never heard discussed is how the simple fact of menstruating, even if it goes as best as it can, affects the psychology of a developing girl. Learning to plan for periods, something no one wants to do for you so you have to become responsible even if it happens when you're 10, forces you to grow faster that boys so you start comparing how disadvanteged you are. That you can't be as spontaneous as before - "am I going to be on my period ?" everytime there are plans to go out, do something physical or just be away from home and bathroom access for more than two hours. Learning the hard way that you will always be limited/in pain for a certain time regularly for the next decades reduces your trust in your own body, strenght and ability to function normally, to the point that it can limit your general optimism, hope and ambition for your future. You feel like you can never compete with people who don't have to deal with this shit, or at the very least that it makes it incredibly unfair, especially because you're a kid and you give zero shit about being able to conceive and will not care about that for a good decade after your first period.

[@StateFlow-ns4mg]

Congratulations, Sprouts!

[@NikhileshSurve]

This is very interesting, learnt something new. Also the whole concept explained in less than 4 minutes is impressive.

[@markwarne5049]

Wish i learnt this years ago,i honor you women for having to put up with this, God bless you all

[@clairenilles1588]

God, I use to have the worst heaviest periods that would last for up like 9 days! It was BS! Fortunately I have found some really good birth control that not only makes my periods much more manageable, but I also get fewer of them as well. Thank you modern medicine!!!!

[@BLASTCOMICS999]

This is why i'm the head of my household. I've only met one wise woman who agree that even though she's capable, it's not smart for her to be head of a household with so many intricate things going on in physiologically in affecting keen decision making, mood. Keen and wise to sociopathic manipulations to manipulate her into doing something that she's not designed to do so That she can focus on doing what she is designed to do and go through.

[@Miracle12348]

But think of the bright side…I’m trying to think of the bright side.

[@samstromberg5593]

You can procreate Wow that was easy

[@Miracle12348]

@@samstromberg5593 Yeah I can push a human out my ass that’s great. 😃 (it actually is really amazing but still)

[@Whoaaaa___]

​@@samstromberg5593boooooo Shut the hell up You don't know what you're saying

[@mikitz]

Okay - estrogen prevents women from breaking their bones and also helps to remain healthier overall, whereas testosterone kills guys prematurely (which is the primary reason as to why women are always the majority).

[@jeffsmith8197]

I'm a guy and once I had an ingrown toenail. Boy, was that painful till my mom trimmed it. 😉I'm just messing with ya, my hats off to the women for having to deal with the menstrual cycle. I can't imagine going through this.

[@MochiFam]

im having both bruh. 😢

[@veer0510]

I observed it when i communicate with girl friends

[@Ryan-mr4xl]

I never understood or taken my gf’s mood swings seriously? Im ashamed for not understanding but she still treats me like a king but its kinda her fault too for jot explaining me menstrual cycle, i found this video in my fyp bc recently I’ve been searching things related to women and periods bc i wanted to get deeper knowledge about this. Im thankful to all women for experiencing menstrual from a very young age and puberty for men is opposite, its more fun. Thank you again, y’ll are heros for sure. Now imma treat my gf like a queen bc she deserves it ❤❤.

[@AyeAyeMon]

I don't feel menstrual pain if I exercise regularly.

[@nunyabusiness22]

That kind of thing is case-by-case.

[@AyeAyeMon]

And my cycle used to be 6 weeks, now 5 weeks

[@SummerStars18]

We were SORT of taught about this in school, but i really wish we'd been taught all of it- especially about the different lengths of each part, and the pain. I never realised that the joint pain was related in any way to my periods, or the heightened senses- We just really learnt about the bleeding, bloating and cramping- And the doctors always kinda just said 'it's a girl thing'. I really do wish this was explained more- Women have to put up with a lot from our bodies and i feel like a lot of what we have to deal with just gets pushed under the rug as 'not important' when it actually affects a large part of our lives.

[@thewostr]

Endometriosis can be very brutal, mine causes a large internal scar that hardened, strangled my kidneys & nearly cost me my uterus & colon. Fertility was the least of my problems when the monthly bother (that accompanied an excessively heavy bleed that required constant keeping on top) of agony, heaviness, walking with a limp & shooting pain once I was able to get up along with struggling with food became daily. No Xray or ultrasound will detect this condition, if a doctor ever claims so, they're clueless or dishonest & dangerous!

[@samstromberg5593]

Or Have made medical advancements that you Who are probably not a doctor Don’t know about because you As a not doctor Didn’t go to med school and don’t learn about all the new studies they have to learn about And are not an authority on this subject

[@thewostr]

@@samstromberg5593 well it appears you're ignorant with no clarity, empathy, common sense, social skills or reading comprehension, with poor grammar who is probably not a doctor and is certainly a danger to others for dismissing medical testimonial that has already helped others particularly by how letting them know of the seriousness along with how to avoid being missed by someone who was treated by a real doctor a pair of surgeons even who are experts in their respected fields

[@Whoaaaa___]

​@@samstromberg5593boooooo Shut the hell up You don't know what you're talking about

[@ChristinaWright-y3r]

It's so annoying going through this I be happy when it's over😢

[@Arvanart]

I am thinking of moving out, cause I’m living with my boyfriend just because of the cycle effect on my mood

[@robbehr8806]

Hmmm. Is this a possible explanation for the feminist notions of "emotional intelligence" and "social intelligence?"

[@scavengersbox1939]

Aw man I was hoping this was why I feel the way I do. Turns out I'm just really depressed lol

[@Electivedrop]

Don't forget the diseases you can get from it. I have catamenial epilepsy. As soon as it's my period I get bombarded with epileptic seizures.

[@melaniegavin7818]

Still wondering why she can't do sports? I was a division 1 athlete and played sports through periods monthly for years. Anyone else confused by that mention?

[@sarahmarks2386]

Can I get one of those 35 day cycles you speak of?!

[@Alt-Lifestyle]

What do I do when my gf is acting absolutely insane while PMSing / on her period? She's unbearable.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Its amazing how people don't respect biology. Also Disney did this

[@2012BeyondtheWorld]

Can it still impact mood if you're taking a mood medication?

[@tembotok]

I know it's silly, but just a reminder of how absurd this picture feels somehow. 1:12

[@AvazKremenstein]

What happen with the high levels of estrogen during periods when you are gay

[@motherof2743]

Oh yeah … every month …. Repeated over and over again …

[@User_123_abc45]

Please upload Sternberg triarchich theory

[@teleghatipathy]

Does it mean that women might not be suitable for some jobs during menstruation?

[@klinero14]

Is there a way to deal with this time?

[@lobotzindiegoantesnesslope6004]

But i mean , not just use the bio part, try to understand Like, image feeling that the situation, the social everything

[@Obn112]

Men here who are uplifting women by diminishing men ar you okay ?😂😂😂

[@izzyzle]

so basically we have less than a week of feeling good😂

[@personanongrata987]

I hope that this video about menstruation is factually accurate since this is now about all this 65-year-old man knows on this subject. --

[@josephinemartindale8586]

What happens if you don't get a baby

[@Constitution1789]

I'm a guy, but I also feel all those feelings, just without the blood loss.

[@Miracle12348]

Sure you do.

[@Constitution1789]

@@Miracle12348 Your anger and ignorance are amusing. I'm honored the truth of my comment triggered you to reply.

[@Miracle12348]

@@Constitution1789 No, I’m agreeing with you. Im not mad at all.

[@samstromberg5593]

@@Constitution1789 RIGHT like “you men will never know what this is like” you’re right we won’t but you women will never know what THIS is like - don’t try to compare because you can’t. You have no basis for comparison, nobody has experienced both

[@Constitution1789]

@@samstromberg5593 Your anger and ignorance are amusing. I'm honored the truth of my comment triggered you to reply.

[@matuxre]

My gf doesn’t like me idfk pls send navy seals were under enemy fire

[@elmo4672]

As an individual with zero female interaction I'm not sure what to do with this information but I thank you for the same regardless.

[@serenalogiudice3537]

I get like serious suicidal thoughts during my period

[@Crocodile-mq1ld]

That seems like PMDD, it occurs in many women

[@GerardoJaucian-k8j]

Pmdd?

[@serenalogiudice3537]

​@@Crocodile-mq1ld oh I will research on this thanks

[@j2d4oi]

If she's not my partner it's none of my business and therefore not my responsibility.

[@Miracle12348]

If it’s not your partner or child.

[@samstromberg5593]

“Affects Teenage Girls” yeah this could only be referring to my PARTNER I’m in like with the sentiment but child is WAY more likely

[@MochiFam]

i hate being a girl 😥. than again its not like guys have it any better. each serves its own drawbacks in anatomy

[@Rxn5so]

تعب

[@drea7295]

😅 funny thumbnail

[@ndechindech290]

complain to God - the creator of ALL.

[@cocorole868]

What use would that do? He aint gonna take it away.

[@bigsarge2085]

✌

[@linhinism]

Why God have to do this to woman 😢😢

[@alpheendomination]

Because humans weren't designed, we evolved incrementally with no conscious decision, hence why the human body has many flaws in it

[@samstromberg5593]

@@alpheendomination I like the way you think And by “think” I really mean “have the capacity to use evidence to form an opinion rather than choose an opinion and look for supporting evidence, and are willing to voice your displeasure at people without that ability, but in a way that doesn’t belittle them and doesn’t intentionally instigate a fight” but really that doesn’t sound nearly as cool

[@Whoaaaa___]

​@@samstromberg5593boooooo Shut the hell up You don't know what you're saying

[@StateFlow-ns4mg]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DollynhoOtakuPosBankkkk]

acho que a maior sorte que dei na vida foi de nascer homem 👌🗿👌

[@NatiDeNut]

This video would be better spoken by a woman.

[@aswinnaswinn]

👍🏼

[@LEVIACKERMAN-zg2ik]

fr

[@bAa-xj3ut]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@_spdwgn_9449]

i fucking hate it.😇🥰🤗👍

[@QueerCoral]

That's for explaining! Please be conscious about saying that everyone who menstruates is a woman, as many nonbinary, trans, and other people can menstruate. Not being able to menstruate does not make you any less of a person, though! 💙🩷🤍

[@JaneAustenAteMyCat]

1:30 or girls

[@Miracle12348]

In Leah’s case, just boys.