An increase in body temperature during ovulation is a normal physiological phenomenon in women. Basal body temperature remains elevated after ovulation and before menstruation begins.

Feeling down, sad, or anxious is very common in women before and during their menstrual cycle. It’s easy to cry during your period, even when you can’t understand what’s happening. This is due to the menstrual cycle and ovulation causing hormonal changes throughout the month. The result of this disruption is emotional turmoil in the weeks leading up to menstruation, often part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Many women have difficulty distinguishing between menstruation and pregnancy because the most common signs and symptoms of both conditions can be similar, including mood swings, backaches, frequent urination, and breast tenderness. However, the two conditions also have their own distinct signs and symptoms, and some symptoms only occur if you are pregnant.