The pre-menstrual cycle
The tiny ovum then moves along the fallopian tube. Here, if fertilised by a sperm cell within 24 hours, the ovum turns into an zygote (fertilised egg cell) and pregnancy begins. If unfertilised within 24 hours, then the conception window for that month closes and the egg cell’s adventure continues! Meanwhile, the empty follicle from which it came begins to release progesterone. Progesterone is a hormone, the release of which triggers the womb’s lining to pump up with blood and other nutrients in preparation for a fertilised egg that may embed and grow there.
This is called pre-menstruation, and it is then you may feel more emotional, become prone to mood swings, and suffer cramps, bloating, break-outs and just feel generally uncomfortable. This time of the month is arguably the most important to implement those calming self-care rituals – run yourself a bath, grab a glass of antioxidantanti-oxidant rich red wine or create the most soothing possible environment and collapse into bed. For example, Script’s formulation of the Silent Night Pillow Spray is a perfect blend of essential oils designed to relax your body and mind during this time – simply spritz and allow the calm to wash over you. As always, our products are completely natural so that you can get in tune with the natural processes of your own body.