Think Your Period Is "Normal"? Let’s Talk About it

For so many women, having a tough period has become... well, normal. Heavy bleeding, exhausting fatigue, mood swings, bloating; it's just part of being a woman, right?

Not quite.

these symptoms are common, they’re not always normal. If your monthly cycle leaves you feeling drained, in pain, or emotionally overwhelmed, your body could be waving a red flag.

If you're ready to uncover the WHY behind your period problems + exactly where to start to improve your period pain or regulate your cycles, I cover all this inside my Period Fix Blueprint.

Let’s break down some common period symptoms that might actually be signs of a hormonal imbalance, nutrient deficiency, or deeper health issue.

1. Heavy Bleeding 

Not Normal:

• Changing a pad, tampon, or menstrual cup every hour
• Passing large blood clots
• Bleeding for more than 7 days straight

What Is Normal:
A steady flow that lasts 3 to 7 days, with clots no larger than a quarter.

If you’re canceling plans or mapping your life around your period, that’s a sign to investigate further. Heavy periods can be linked to iron deficiency, fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis or a hormonal imbalance, particularly excess estrogen.

 2. GI Upset or Bloating

Not Normal:
Painful bloating, gas, constipation, or diarrhea that comes and goes with your menstrual cycle.

What Is Normal:
A bit of bloating or appetite shift — nothing that disrupts your life.

Your gut and your hormones are closely connected. If your digestive system flares up with your period, it might be a sign of gut dysbiosis, inflammation, or a sluggish liver struggling to process hormones.

3. Exhaustion or Fatigue

Not Normal:
Needing constant naps, feeling dizzy, or dragging yourself through the day during your period.

What Is Normal:
A little dip in energy — but not full-on burnout.

This kind of fatigue could point to iron deficiency anemia, low thyroid (hypothyroidism), or adrenal dysfunction — all of which are common in women with chronic period issues. 

 4. Mood Swings & Anxiety

Not Normal:
Feeling like a totally different person every month — anxious, depressed, irritable, or even rageful.

What Is Normal:
Some mood shifts before your period — nothing that takes over your mental health.

If PMS is ruining your week, it could be a sign of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder), nutrient imbalances, or estrogen dominance. Mental health is not separate from menstrual health.

You Deserve Better Than ‘Just Deal With It’

Let’s be real: your period shouldn’t be a monthly nightmare. You shouldn’t need a heating pad, painkillers, and three days off work just to get through it. Your body is trying to tell you something — and ignoring those signs can lead to long-term hormone issues, burnout, and chronic conditions.

The Good News? You Can Heal.

With the right support, you can:

• Balance your hormones naturally
• Reduce painful periods and mood swings
• Boost your energy
• Feel more at home in your body all month long

At Radiate with Rita, I help women get to the root cause of their period problems with a functional nutrition and whole-body approach. 

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Feeling Better? 

Then you need my Period Fix Blueprint — your new roadmap to start making periods way less painful, heavy, and all-around miserable.

✅ The real reason your period is painful, heavy, or MIA

✅ How to reduce inflammation balance estrogen + progesterone with simple shifts in your nutrition + day to day habits

✅ Period symptom tracker + a cycle cheat sheet to actually understand your cycle

and MORE!

And if you're ready for more intimate support, this is exactly what I do inside my 1:1 coaching! Book a discovery call using the link below or shoot me a DM on IG!