10/11/2025
Do you experience spotting before your period? This is what it means 🩸
After ovulation, progesterone is produced by the corpus luteum — the temporary gland formed in the o***y. Its main role is to prepare and support the uterine lining (endometrium) for a potential pregnancy. Progesterone helps build a strong, nutrient-rich lining with spiral-shaped blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to a developing embryo once implantation occurs.
If fertilisation doesn’t happen, progesterone levels naturally decline, signalling the body to shed the uterine lining — this is the start of your menstrual bleed.
Spotting before your period can occur when progesterone levels drop too early or are too low, leading to premature shedding of the uterine lining. This often appears as light bleeding or brown discharge before your full period begins.
Foods that are rich in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Healthy fats and Zinc can support with progesterone creation and hormone regulation.
This along with managing stress levels, exercise and prioritising sleep all work in conjunction to help with progesterone levels.
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