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Do you notice more skin breakouts a few days before your period kicks in? Or perhaps your skin is duller and drier on the first few days of your cycle? That’s because your menstrual cycle impacts your skin’s health and appearance. In this article, you’ll learn how different stages of the menstrual cycle affect your skin and tips to adapt your skincare based on your cycle phases.
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Mobile period trackers have revolutionized access to data-driven knowledge about the female reproductive cycle. Not long ago, all we had was a calendar, a pen, and our own questions. Now, period trackers make it possible to record the daily progress of your menstrual cycle and the symptoms you experience, pinpoint ovulation, predict when your next period will start, help you get pregnant or avoid pregnancy, and much more—all in one simple app on your phone.
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As hormone levels begin to drop after ovulation, most women experience some changes in their physical and mental state such as tender breasts, bloating, or moodiness. Such symptoms are often linked with Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS. For those of us who suffer from Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, or PDD, the symptoms—especially those having to do with emotions—are noticeably more severe.