Many women experience emotional and physical changes before their period. This article explains what happens hormonally during the menstrual cycle, why cycle-based living and cycle tracking are becoming more popular, and where both the benefits and limitations lie. It also explores evidence-based treatment options and why an individual medical perspective remains essential.

When the Days Before Your Period Feel More Difficult Many people know this feeling: the days before your period can feel different. You may feel more irritable, tired, or emotional – sometimes also physically uncomfortable. These symptoms are known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In the podcast “Hallo Gesundheit” by CSS, Johanna Janku – board-certified gynecologist (FMH), sex therapist, and founder of Oh Yes Baby Yes – explains what causes PMS and how people can better manage

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More and more young women are relying on their cycle as a source of strength. You consciously avoid the contraceptive pill in order to feel the cycle better and to adapt your everyday life and sport accordingly. “Puls” shows the advantages and disadvantages of cycle-based living and asks: Can it really help women? Screenshot from SRF Puls broadcast from February 19, 2024

Johanna Janku, Lea Schumpf, Marcel Steinmann, and Sabrina Vollrath answered your questions in the 'Puls' chat What can be done against a strongly pronounced negative mood due to PMS? Johanna L. Janku: Premenstrual syndrome consists of various physical and psychological symptoms. Among the most common psychological symptoms are tension, fatigue, irritability, and mood swings. Concentration and memory difficulties can also occur. After a clinical investigation of possible cause

Menstruation is a natural process, yet it often comes at inconvenient times. According to TikTok, a mix of ibuprofen and gelatin can delay menstruation. Is this healthy? Dr. Johanna Janku provides insight. Just as the romantic weekend at the wellness hotel with your new flame approaches, an unwelcome guest announces its arrival: your period. There couldn't be a more inconvenient time. But TikTok wouldn't be TikTok if it didn't already have a solution to this problem: a cockta