{"id":121447,"date":"2025-05-20T10:55:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T16:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/?p=121447"},"modified":"2025-05-20T11:03:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:03:24","slug":"essential-oils-and-cycle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/essential-oils-and-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Oils and Your Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1206.4px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Natural support for your cycle<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ever feel like you\u2019re on a roller coaster during your period? That\u2019s because you are\u2014sort of. Your hormones rise and fall throughout your menstrual cycle, leading to shifts in your mood, energy, focus, and sleep.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of fighting against these changes, learn to flow with them. By aligning your daily habits, including the essential oils you use, you can build a routine that pairs perfectly with each phase of your cycle. This is called cycle syncing, and it\u2019s a simple way to make the most of your natural rhythm.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to sync up? Here\u2019s your phase-by-phase guide to cycle syncing with essential oils.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Menstrual Phase<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"568\" title=\"SM_May 2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-121448\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27568%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20568%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27568%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-600x316.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-800x421.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog1_US-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Days 1\u20135)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rest. Release. Restore.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During your period, your estrogen and progesterone levels are at their lowest, which can leave you feeling tired or emotionally sensitive.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is a great time to slow down, take it easy, and reach for essential oil scents that promote a calm, grounded atmosphere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus areas:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rest and unwind: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use Lavender oil for a calming scent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Get grounded: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diffuse or apply the Dragon Time\u2122 blend for a relaxing, grounding scent.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"36\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Do some gentle movement: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try yoga or slow walking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Follicular Phase<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-2{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" title=\"SM_May 2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-121455\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20567%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog2_US-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Days 6\u201313)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Energy + creativity<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the follicular phase, estrogen begins to rise, and so does your energy, mental clarity, creativity, and mood.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Take advantage of this phase to flex those creative muscles, set goals, and step up your workouts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus areas:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay sharp: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diffuse Highest Potential\u2122 blend while you stay motivated.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promote an environment of focus: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diffuse Peppermint oil\u2019s sharp aroma.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increase intensity with strength training or cardio.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set goals: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Journal or plan future projects.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Ovulatory Phase<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-3{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" title=\"SM_May 2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-121462\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20567%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog3_US-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Days 14\u201317) <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Glow time + confidence high <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ovulatory phase is your most magnetic and energetic time of month. Thanks to peaking estrogen levels and a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH), you may feel more social, confident, and attractive.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re trying to get pregnant, this is a good time to prioritize anti-inflammatory foods\u2014like fruits, veggies, legumes, olive oil, and fish\u2014which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9570802\/#sec8-nutrients-14-03914\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">may help support fertility<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Focus areas:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Confidence: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use Valor\u00ae blend on your wrists before social events or calls.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan social outings, collaborations, or romantic time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nutrition: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eat anti-inflammatory foods; try NingXia Red\u00ae drink!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Try endurance or stamina training.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connection: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Diffuse or apply Ylang Ylang oil to invite a romantic atmosphere.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:31px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>Luteal Phase<\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-4{ margin-bottom : 20px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"567\" title=\"SM_May 2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-scaled.jpg\" alt class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-121469\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20567%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27567%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-200x105.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-400x210.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-800x420.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SM_May-2025_MenstrualCycle_blog4_US-scaled.jpg 1080w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Days 18\u201328)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ground + soothe<\/span><\/i><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As progesterone rises, your body shifts into wind-down mode. 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