Hormonal Mood Swings: Why They Happen and What Helps

Short answer: Hormonal mood swings happen when shifting oestrogen and progesterone affect brain chemicals like serotonin, most noticeably before your period and in perimenopause. Vitamin B6, magnesium, steady blood sugar, and supporting progesterone are the most reliable natural levers.

Why hormones move your mood

Oestrogen and progesterone influence serotonin and GABA. Your mood and calm chemicals. When they drop in the late luteal phase, so can your mood, patience and resilience.

What helps

• Vitamin B6 supports serotonin and is one of the best-studied nutrients for premenstrual mood.
• Magnesium calms the nervous system.
• Steady blood sugar prevents the irritability of crashes.
• Sleep and movement buffer the whole system.

Femme Flourish combines B6, magnesium, zinc and inositol to support a more level mood across the cycle.

Frequently asked questions

Why do I get so emotional before my period?

Falling oestrogen and progesterone affect serotonin, which can lower mood and patience premenstrually.

What supplement helps mood swings?

Vitamin B6 and magnesium are the most-used; consistent daily support works best.

When should I seek help?

If mood symptoms are severe (PMDD) or affect daily life, talk to your healthcare provider.

Education only, not medical advice. Not evaluated by the Medicines Control Council; not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.