Ovulatory cycle (which is a more correct way to call menstrual cycle) is a perfect mechanism that has been created by evolution to continue human life on this planet. It is an instrument of the reproductive system that has its own patterns, meant to fulfill specific tasks, given by the reptile part of our brain.

This is important to understand because whatever comes from the ancient part of the brain cannot be controlled by the modern one (neocortex). It can be understood though.

This article will explain to you what happens to a woman during every phase of the cycle. When we understand what's happening to our psyche and bodies and why, it becomes easier to accept certain behaviors and conditions and be more tolerant to ourselves and others. It also helps to live in balance with yourself planning your life in harmony with your own waves.

This is a very interesting part, because at this moment nobody knows whether the conception happened or not. But "just in case" the body starts preparing for pregnancy.

The remnants of the follicle turn into a new organ - corpus luteum, which starts to produce its own hormone - progesterone. With the growth of progesterone a few things happen to a woman.

Her endometrium becomes richer in nutrients to support a possible embryo in its first days of life. It also becomes more loose so that it could better keep it until the final stages of implantation.

Psychologically it is time to stock up and preserve the resources. A woman loses her interest in the outer world. She prefers to do something quiet, relax and have time for herself. Her need for self-care and self-preservation increases. During this stage it is nice to relax with our Banana Exfoliating Mask to have some productive you-time.

Around day 20-22 she becomes less outgoing, more sensitive, her immune system weakens for the implantation. Women often have symptoms of a cold or vaginal infections during this time.

Around day 19-25 there is a time for implantation. Women tend to stay in and often want to lie down. (Of course if they don't have a gym membership, in this case they tend to exercise despite what their nature requires 😁).

Then, if the implantation is a success, the embryo will start producing a new hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin) and the body will switch into pregnancy mode. If it isn't, a woman will get her period.