01/30/2026
Ever Feel More Dramatic on Your Period?
Science explains why.
If emotions feel stronger, reactions feel faster, or everything feels “too much” during your period — it’s not a personality flaw. It’s physiology.
During menstruation, estrogen and progesterone drop to their lowest levels. These hormones regulate your cycle and influence serotonin and dopamine, the brain’s mood-regulating chemicals. When hormone levels fall, emotional regulation becomes more difficult and sensitivity increases.
At the same time, prostaglandins (the same compounds that cause cramps) rise. They don’t just affect your uterus — they also interact with the nervous system, increasing both pain and emotional reactivity.
Lower estrogen also reduces your brain’s ability to buffer stress hormones like cortisol, making everyday stressors feel more intense. Sleep disruption, inflammation, and physical discomfort further lower emotional resilience, creating the feeling of being “extra” or “dramatic.”
This is where supportive care can help. PumPums not only help ease physical discomfort but also support your body’s balance during these sensitive days, helping you feel more grounded and in control.
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