In honour of National Youth Day, this guide is for every young woman who’s tired of guessing what’s happening with her hormones. Let’s get real about natural solutions.
Let’s be real—being a woman is powerful, but it’s not always easy. So many of us have been there: “I’m in my twenties. I only get a period when I’m on the pill. Off the pill – nothing. What’s going on with my body?”
If that’s you, take a deep breath.
You are not broken. You are not alone. And your body deserves gentle support, not more stress.
Your 20s are the perfect time to tune into your body, honour your natural cycle, and build habits that support long-term wellness and happiness.
What’s Going On With My Period?
When you’re on the pill, the “period” you get each month isn’t a real menstrual cycle. It’s a fake bleed caused by stopping synthetic hormones. It’s not connected to ovulation or your body’s proper rhythm.
So when you stop the pill and your real period doesn’t return, your body may be having trouble restarting its hormone production, especially progesterone, a key hormone for regular cycles, mood, fertility, and overall balance.
Understanding Progesterone: The Unsung Hero of Hormone Health
Progesterone is a calming and nourishing hormone that your body naturally produces after ovulation (around day 14 of a typical 28-day cycle). It plays a significant role in:
- Regulating your menstrual cycle
- Supporting fertility
- Reducing anxiety
- Improving sleep
- Keeping estrogen in balance
What Are Normal Progesterone Levels?
Here’s a simple look at the typical monthly rhythm:
- Days 1–14 (before ovulation): Progesterone is low
- Days 15–28 (after ovulation): Progesterone rises significantly
- Right before your period, It drops again, triggering menstruation
If you don’t ovulate, you won’t make enough progesterone. Without it, you may feel anxious, moody, exhausted, or experience missing periods, spotting, acne, bloating, or PMS.
What Causes Low Progesterone?
Low progesterone is more common than you think, especially if:
- You’ve recently stopped hormonal birth control
- You’re under chronic stress (cortisol steals from your progesterone!)
- You’re not ovulating regularly (often seen with PCOS or under-eating)
- You have thyroid imbalances
- You’re sleeping poorly or overexercising
The good news? It’s possible to support your body naturally and encourage balanced progesterone, without synthetic hormones.
How Youfemism Can Help
Youfemism is a plant-based cream that contains natural compounds, such as wild yam, designed to restore balance in your cycle gently.
It can:
- Mimic your body’s natural post-ovulation progesterone rise
- Calm PMS symptoms and reduce anxiety
- Help your cycle return after stopping the pill
- Support mood, sleep, skin, and energy
- Guide your body into a healthy rhythm—even if your period hasn’t come back yet
How to Use Youfemism with an Irregular or Missing Cycle
Even if your cycle is irregular or absent, you can follow a 28-day rhythm to train your body gently. Here’s how:
- Days 1–14: No cream (your “follicular phase” – when estrogen naturally builds).
- Days 15–28: Apply Youfemism once daily to soft skin (arms, thighs, belly).
- Day 29: Stop for a few days, then repeat the process.
Bonus: Download our free printable 28-Day Youfemism Tracker to stay consistent and listen to your body.
Natural Ways to Support Progesterone
In addition to using Youfemism, you can boost your body’s ability to produce progesterone by:
- Eating enough healthy fats (avocados, olive oil, nuts)
- Reducing sugar and processed foods
- Getting 7–9 hours of sleep
- Supporting stress with breathwork, journaling, or walks in nature
- Making time for rest, not just hustle
- Ensuring you’re eating enough (especially after stopping the pill)
Remember: balance doesn’t happen overnight, but every small act of self-care builds a stronger, more connected version of you.
Start Now. You Deserve to Feel Good.
You don’t need to wait until your 30s or 40s to start supporting your hormones.
Self-care is power. Hormone balance is freedom.
Whether your period’s MIA or your mood’s all over the place—there’s hope.
Youfemism is here to walk with you, gently and naturally.
Let this be your reminder:
– You’re not too young.
– It’s not too early.
– Your body is worth it.