Why Can The Period Of Menstruation Cause A Woman To Look Different? This Is What The Expert Says

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JAKARTA - During menstruation, changes occur in the woman's body, which can even cause them to look different from usual. Like being easily offended, crying, or very tired before or during menstruation.

Many women think that these feelings are just a normal reaction to their cycle. However, these emotions are related to hormonal changes in women's bodies every month.

There are two main hormones that regulate women's menstrual cycles, namely estrogen and progesteron. This was conveyed by an obstetric and gynecologist, Dr. Nirmala M, quoted from Healthshots, on Friday, November 7, 2025.

"Throughout the first half of the cycle, estrogen levels continue to increase to prepare the uterine layer for potential pregnancy," he said.

When pregnancy does not occur, the body gives a signal that the uterine layer is no longer needed. This causes hormone levels of estrogen and progesteron to decrease.

When the hormone levels decrease, the body releases the uterine lining, which results in menstrual bleeding. At that time women felt uncomfortable, ranging from sensitive breasts, fatigue, emotional changes from anger to sadness, which often make women look different.

Many women face symptoms during menstruation, such as severe cramps, anxiety, and irritability, which can affect everyday life, he explained.

Therefore, it is recommended for women to eat healthy foods and maintain an active lifestyle, which includes regular exercise and stress-reducing techniques. This action can help reduce the severity of symptoms and changes that occur in the body during menstruation.

A gross diet that lacks nutrients can weaken the body's ability to overcome changes during menstruation cycles, "he concluded.