Phase #4: The Menstrual Phase Luteinizing hormone (LH), Progesterone and Estrogen levels drop off to their lowest point of the month, signalling the uterine lining to shed. A healthy cycle can last anywhere from 3-7 days long. Your body is in search of foods to provide comfort and soothing. So many of us hear this…

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Phase #2: Ovulation Ovulation is the shortest phase in your monthly cycle, typically 2-4 days long. This is when the dominant follicle bursts open and releases an egg into the fallopian tube, where it survives for up to 24 hours. If there’s a sperm waiting to fertilize it, it’s possible to conceive and become pregnant.…

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