Periods are killing women worldwide

Every month, many women and girls bleed—and yet, we still whisper about it like it’s a crime. But did you know that this natural cycle is not just misunderstood… it’s silently harming millions—mentally, physically, and emotionally?

This blog dives deep into the real science of periods, the painful truth society hides, and how it’s not just a ‘women’s problem’—but a human issue.

In 2016, a 20-year-old student took her life—because of period pain. And she’s not alone. Research shows that around 25% of women who died by suicide were menstruating at the time. Why are we ignoring this?”

Period Pain | Mental Health | PMS | PMDD | Hormonal Imbalance

Let’s clear the fog. The menstrual cycle is a 28-day hormonal symphony where your body prepares for pregnancy. When it doesn’t happen, your body sheds the uterine lining—leading to what we call a period.”

🧬 Main Hormones Involved:

• Estrogen
• Progesterone
• FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
• LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

⏳ But here’s the twist—this cycle is not just about bleeding. It’s a massive hormonal rollercoaster that affects every system in a woman’s body—skin, mood, brain, heart, and even memory.

75% of menstruators suffer from PMS. But 1 in 20 suffer from something worse—PMDD, or Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

😔 Symptoms:

• Suicidal thoughts
• Panic attacks
• Severe mood swings
• Depression

📊 A shocking AIMS study in India linked menstruation to 25% of female suicides. So…why is nobody talking about this?

Out of over 6,000 mammals, only a handful—including humans, some primates, and bats—have visible menstruation. Why?”

🧬 Answer: Our placenta is dangerously thin.
It lets embryos manipulate a mother’s body via hormones—which is why our system evolved a powerful ‘kill-switch’—menstruation—to reject weak or unhealthy embryos before they implant.

🐕 Meanwhile, dogs, cats, and others have thick placentas and don’t need this mechanism. Instead of bleeding, they reabsorb the uterine lining—saving energy and avoiding stress.

Imagine riding a hormonal rollercoaster every single month. Estrogen spikes, then crashes. Progesterone takes over. Then it dips. And that imbalance leads to… cortisol—the stress hormone.”

📉 During periods:

• Serotonin drops that brings depression
• Oxytocin drops that lead to emotional disconnect
• Cortisol rises that aggravate anxiety, irritability

This combination creates a perfect storm—called PMS. And in some, PMDD. And for others, PME—Pre-Menstrual Exacerbation—where existing mental health issues worsen.

🌱 Let’s talk healing and support. Because this isn’t the end of the story—this is the start of awareness.

🛠️ Natural Remedies to Ease Period Pain:

• Warm compress or hot water bags (improves blood flow)
• Herbal teas (Chamomile, Ginger, Peppermint)
• Magnesium-rich foods (Spinach, Dark Chocolate)
• Regular exercise (yoga, walking—yes, it helps!)
• Omega-3 supplements (anti-inflammatory)

🧠 Mental Health Support:

• Journaling emotional states during the cycle
• Therapy or support groups for PMDD or PME
• Apps like Clue, Flo, or Moody Month to track patterns
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for severe mood disorders

Boys go through ‘man periods’ too—called Irritable Male Syndrome. Caused by stress, poor sleep, and testosterone dips. Symptoms? Fatigue, mood swings, anxiety, and even cramps.”

🧠 Understanding female periods helps men become better partners, brothers, and fathers. Period.

📢 It’s time we educate both girls and boys—because ignorance isn’t just harmful—it can be deadly.

That’s terrifying. Periods are not dirty, shameful, or impure. They’re biology. And we owe every girl, every woman, and every menstruating individual the right to dignity, support, and education.

🚫 Enough with hiding pads in black bags.
🗣️ Enough with silencing girls during menstruation.
🧠 Enough with misinformation.

If you’re someone who’s struggling with painful periods, PMDD, or anxiety—please know: You are not alone. You are not weak. You are powerful. You are human.”

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🔔 Stay happy and stay healthy.