Have you ever had a week that looked fine on paper, but your body disagreed?
Fatigue, cravings, mood swings, or a late period might not be “random” — they’re hormonal communication.
In this Flow Fact Friday, Heather Allmendinger, founder of Vivydus: The Full of Life Company and USOA Ms. Berks County 2025, explains how your hormones act as an early-warning system when stress rises. Before burnout or lab results appear, your body is already adapting to protect you.
You’ll learn:
🌿 How cortisol interrupts hormone balance and ovulation
💡 Why your cycle changes during stressful seasons
✨ What “protective” hormone shifts look like — and how to respond with compassion instead of frustration
📚 References:
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Vital Sign. 2015.
Harvard Health Publishing. Hormones and Stress: The Cortisol Connection. 2021.
The Endocrine Society. Hormones and Health Overview.
NIH. Stress and Reproductive Function.
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