Cycle Health · 6 min read
Understanding Your Cycle: A Complete Guide to the Four Phases
Your menstrual cycle is more than just your period. Learn what's happening in your body during the menstrual, follicular, ovulation and luteal phases — and why each one matters.
Every woman's body moves through a beautifully complex rhythm each month. Understanding this rhythm is the first step toward better health, fertility awareness, and emotional balance.
The Four Phases
1. Menstrual Phase (Days 1-5) — Your period begins. Hormone levels are at their lowest. Rest, hydrate, and listen to your body.
2. Follicular Phase (Days 1-13) — Estrogen rises, follicles develop. Energy returns, mood lifts, creativity peaks.
3. Ovulation (Days 14-16) — A mature egg is released. This is your fertile window. Body temperature rises slightly.
4. Luteal Phase (Days 17-28) — Progesterone takes over. PMS symptoms may appear in the final days.
Why Tracking Matters
Knowing where you are in your cycle helps you plan, predict, and prepare. Femcare gently tracks each phase, learns your patterns, and gives you personalized insights.
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