But we can technically divide it into just two phases: the follicular phase and theluteal phase.
What is the follicular phase?
What happens during the follicular phase?
Approximately 11 to 20 follicles develop during this follicular phase.
This occurs directly before ovulation and is what stimulates the release of the mature egg.
What are the symptoms of the follicular phase?
How long is the follicular phase, normally?
The follicular phase can last anywhere from 11 to 27 days, beginning with menstruation and ending with ovulation.
What it may mean if yours is longer/shorter?
Ordinarily, if your follicular phase is shorter, it means an earlier ovulation.
How to lengthen the follicular phase.
Can you get pregnant during the follicular phase?
How to optimize for the follicular phase.
Plus, eating thesedigestion-supporting foodscan help you metabolize estrogen more efficiently.
If possible, I also recommend buying organic food to eliminate exposure to unwanted pesticides.
Find out what to eat during every phase,here.
Therefore, it can be helpful to do morehigh-intensity interval trainingand lift heavier weights during this time.
What to avoid
Avoidingendocrine disruptersis important for keeping your hormone levels (particularly estrogen) functioning optimally.
