Hormones, Menstrual Cycle, and Menopause - Why does dizziness appear specifically at these times?

Many of us feel that dizziness "times" itself with hormonal changes: ovulation days, period, pre-menstrual, or around menopause. It's not imagination, it's proven physiology.

So what actually happens? The hormones Estrogen and Progesterone affect: Blood flow to the brain, fluid regulation in the inner ear, and the Autonomic Nervous System. When there is a sudden drop in estrogen (like before a period or in menopause), it can cause instability of fluids in the balance system, leading to dizziness, floating, sensitivity, and a feeling of "head detaching from body."

Some research findings:

• A study in Journal of Neurology (2023) found that menopausal women experience a 42% increase in vertigo attacks compared to men of the same age.

• Estrogen directly affects Hair Cells in the inner ear.

So what can be done? Research showed that: Vitamin D and Magnesium supplementation can stabilize hormonal fluctuations; gentle physical activity improves neural regulation; and for some, controlled hormonal therapy reduced attacks.

Does this feel familiar to you?...