MENSTRUAL CYCLES AND THE EFFECTS ON POTS
Updated: 12 hours ago
We decided to share some information on this subject because of my personal experience. I woke up 2 hours late with low blood pressure, a high pulse, and feeling super weak and dizzy. That's not my normal, except for a heavy cycle.
Most of us know our cycles affect our symptoms, but they also make POTS symptoms worse. Oh, the joys of being a woman.
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WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY
-Cleveland Clinic lists menstruation as one of the things that can trigger POTS symptoms.
-PoTS UK also lists menstrual periods as something that can make symptoms worse.
WHAT HELPS ME AROUND MY CYCLE
-Plan ahead for heavier days. Increase your fluids, salt and electrolytes, like you would in hot weather.
-Go slow when getting up, and use counter-moves like crossing your legs or clenching your muscles if you feel faint (PoTS UK).
-Track your cycle and symptoms so you and your doctor can spot patterns.
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SOURCES
Cleveland Clinic - POTS (reviewed 2026)
PoTS UK - General Advice
PoTS UK - Counter-manoeuvres (November 2024)
Disclaimer: Rise Above Lyme makes no claims about any possible benefit of using any product mentioned within this site. Always consult with your doctor before adding anything. The information shared is based on personal experience, years of accumulated researched resources from Lyme Literate doctors and polls conducted within Lyme groups from actual patient experience using these solution ideas.
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