What is happening in your body
After bleeding ends, oestrogen rises steadily as follicles in the ovaries mature and one prepares to release an egg, while the uterus begins to rebuild its lining. In a 28 day cycle this phase runs roughly from day 6 to day 13, and it is the part of the cycle whose length varies most from woman to woman.
How you may feel
Many women notice more energy, a lighter mood, clearer skin and more appetite for new plans, exercise and time with others. It suits harder workouts, learning and decisions that need focus. Not feeling this lift is normal too.
Habits and products for this phase
Build on the energy with protein at each meal, fibre, daylight and strength training. Women's ProMulti brings 13 vitamins, 7 minerals and live cultures in 2 daily capsules, and the Essential Woman Superblend adds 7 g of collagen with superfoods in one scoop. GUUD Glow contains zinc, which contributes to the maintenance of normal skin, hair and nails; it is not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. For gut comfort, Gut Works offers 50 billion live cultures a day.
Looking ahead
Toward the end of this phase, discharge often becomes clearer and more slippery, a normal sign that ovulation is near. Next comes Phase 3: Ovulation. Cycles shorter than 21 days or longer than 35 days are worth discussing with a doctor.
