Feeling cold during your period is primarily due to hormonal fluctuations that affect your body's temperature regulation. During menstruation, changes in hormones like prostaglandins, estrogen, and progesterone can influence the hypothalamus, which controls body temperature, causing sensations of cold or chills. Additionally, blood flow changes during menstruation can cause blood vessels near the skin to constrict, reducing heat distribution and making you feel colder. Other factors contributing to feeling cold during periods include anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding, which reduces oxygen delivery in the body and causes coldness and fatigue. Dehydration from blood loss can also lower body temperature. Conditions like hypothyroidism, which affect metabolism and cause cold intolerance, may become more noticeable during menstruation. In some cases, feeling cold might indicate an underlying infection or illness. In summary, feeling cold on your period is usually a response to natural hormonal and physiological changes, but if it is severe or accompanied by other symptoms, consulting a healthcare provider is recommended.
