"Your reproductive system is one of the first things your body 'shuts down' when it perceives a threat. High cortisol acts like a stop sign for your cycle."
This happens in the hypothalamus. When cortisol is high, it slows the hormones that tell ovaries to mature an egg. Your body decides stress is not the time for pregnancy.
Courtisol and Progesterone share the same raw material (pregnenolone). Under stress, your body prioritizes cortisol, leading to a 'pregnenolone steal' and low progesterone.
This can lead to shortened luteal phases, anovulation, and exacerbated PMS.
Signs of Imbalance
- Morning Exhaustion Waking up tired regardless of sleep hours.
- Wired but Tired Feeling high energy in the evening but physically exhausted.
- Cycle Vanishing Periods that become longer or disappear during stress.
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