{"id":21517,"date":"2023-04-18T08:30:46","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T06:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21517"},"modified":"2023-04-18T08:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T06:31:30","slug":"infradian-rhythm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/infradian-rhythm\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Cycles: The Infradian Rhythm"},"content":{"rendered":"

The human body works in cycles much like the seasons, and lunar cycles. You\u2019re well aware of some of these cycles like the menstrual cycle and the <\/span>circadian rhythm<\/span><\/a>, but there\u2019s another kind of cycle that\u2019s gone under the radar \u2013 until now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Introducing the <\/span>infradian rhythm<\/span>. What is this cycle, and what does it have to do with your reproductive system and overall health?<\/span><\/p>\n

What Are Infradian Rhythms?<\/b><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve probably developed a good understanding of infradian rhythms without even realizing it, as a result of living on as a human for some time, but there\u2019s always more to learn and discover when it comes to our bodies!<\/span><\/p>\n

While the circadian rhythm is the 24-hour cycle that helps regulate our sleep-wake patterns, energy levels, and hunger, infradian rhythms are a bit broader. This is a general term for any biological process that lasts longer than 24 hours and less than one year. They are the biological patterns that keep things moving and grooving in our bodies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of Infradian Rhythms<\/b><\/h2>\n

The menstrual cycle, which lasts an average of 28 days is the most obvious example of an infradian rhythm. The hormones that cause ovulation, menstruation, and the other fun parts of a menstrual cycle or what create the pattern of this infradian rhythm. These main <\/span>hormones<\/span><\/a> are estrogen, progesterone, and luteinizing hormone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This cycle is then broken up into four smaller cycles: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course menstruation doesn\u2019t last forever. People who are menopausal or post menopausal still go through their own fluctations and changes, and even have their own <\/span>cycles after menopause<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>
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How we change with different seasons is another example of infradian rhythms. Seasonal depression, weight changes, and cravings change as we move from summer to winter and back again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Importance of Knowing Your Infradian Rhythms<\/b><\/h2>\n

When you tune into your body and its cycles, you can notice if things are off, or where you can make changes to feel better overall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding infradian rhythms can help you track your cycle and learn when you\u2019re ovulating (if you do), when to expect your period, and when things might be out of balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone can benefit from paying attention to their infradian rhythms, but especially if you experience symptoms like:<\/span><\/p>\n