Why do I get moody and cramps a day before my period?

Okay, so feeling moody and having cramps right before your period is super normal, you are literally not alone. It's all because of your hormones getting ready for your period, they do a whole lot of stuff in your body.

Your hormones, like estrogen and progesterone, change levels a lot during your cycle. Right before your period, these hormones drop pretty fast, and that drop can mess with the chemicals in your brain that make you feel happy and calm. So, like that's why you might feel extra grumpy, sad, or just totally over everything. It's called PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, and it's basically your body telling you it's about to start.

And then the cramps? Those are from your uterus working hard. Your uterus, which is where a baby would grow if you were pregnant, contracts to shed its lining. Those contractions can feel like aches or cramps in your lower belly or back. It's literally just your body doing its thing to get ready for your period to start, and even though it can be annoying, it's a totally normal part of the process.

If you want to track how your mood and cramps change before your period, the Soso app has a daily log where you can write down all your symptoms so you can see your patterns.