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Period Power

Harness Your Hormones and Get Your Cycle Working For You

Maisie Hill

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Question 1 of 9
How does the author conceptualize the different stages of the menstrual cycle to help readers understand their fluctuating hormones?
  • A. As a monthly illness that requires constant medical management and suppression.
  • B. As the four seasons of the year, each bringing distinct strengths and challenges.
  • C. As a linear progression from physical weakness to maximum physical peak.
  • D. As an unpredictable series of hormonal surges that cannot be planned for.
Question 2 of 9
According to the text, what is the biological reality regarding the lifespan of an egg and sperm for conception?
  • A. Both the egg and sperm live for about 24 hours inside the reproductive tract.
  • B. The egg survives for up to five days, while sperm only survive for a few hours.
  • C. Both the egg and sperm can survive for up to a week waiting for fertilization.
  • D. Sperm can live in the vagina for about five days, while a released egg lives up to 24 hours.
Question 3 of 9
Which of the following best describes the 'winter' phase of the menstrual cycle?
  • A. A highly social time where testosterone levels peak, making you outgoing and confident.
  • B. A phase of outward expansion ideal for starting new habits or exercise routines.
  • C. An introspective time of rest and relaxation where hormone levels drop to their lowest.
  • D. A period of heightened anxiety and intense critical thinking about your career and relationships.
Question 4 of 9
In the book, the author's client Laura lost her 'spring' spark and experienced irregular cycles. What lifestyle change helped her restore her healthy cycle?
  • A. Switching from CrossFit to yoga and adding more complex carbs to her diet.
  • B. Starting hormonal birth control to artificially regulate her estrogen levels.
  • C. Switching from yoga to CrossFit and adopting a strict low-carb diet.
  • D. Taking daily iron supplements to combat the heavy blood loss from her period.
Question 5 of 9
How can a person definitively tell if they have ovulated during their 'summer' phase?
  • A. By observing a sudden decrease in energy and a spike in the stress hormone cortisol.
  • B. By tracking their basal body temperature (BBT), which rises by about 0.2 °C after ovulation due to progesterone.
  • C. By monitoring their basal body temperature, which drops significantly the day after ovulation.
  • D. By checking for a complete absence of cervical fluid for several consecutive days.
Question 6 of 9
How does the author recommend dealing with the 'inner critic' that often gets loud during the 'fall' (premenstrual) season?
  • A. Ignore the inner critic completely, as it is merely a symptom of hormonal imbalance.
  • B. Suppress these thoughts by increasing intense physical exercise to sweat out excess estrogen.
  • C. Immediately act on every negative thought, as your judgment is at its absolute peak.
  • D. Find the 'kernel of truth' in the complaining to evaluate what isn't working in your life.
Question 7 of 9
How does a lack of sleep negatively impact menstrual and hormonal health?
  • A. It causes an overproduction of progesterone, leading to extreme lethargy during the spring phase.
  • B. It raises levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which suppresses the production of estrogen and progesterone.
  • C. It lowers blood sugar too rapidly, causing the body to prematurely trigger menstruation.
  • D. It increases testosterone to dangerous levels, causing painful cysts to grow on the ovaries.
Question 8 of 9
What unexpected psychological benefit does the author associate with perimenopause and falling estrogen levels?
  • A. A sudden return of the playful, highly energetic feelings typical of the 'spring' phase.
  • B. A heightened ability to empathize with and nurture others due to increased oxytocin.
  • C. Caring less about what other people think, allowing you to become a 'no-nonsense powerhouse.'
  • D. Complete elimination of the inner critic, resulting in total freedom from anxiety.
Question 9 of 9
What natural, homemade remedy does the author suggest to help ease menstrual cramps?
  • A. Applying an ice pack directly to the lower back for 20 minutes.
  • B. Using castor oil packs placed on the abdomen with a hot water bottle.
  • C. Drinking a specialized tea made from red raspberry leaf and ginger.
  • D. Performing high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to release endorphins.

Period Power — Full Chapter Overview

Period Power Summary & Overview

Period Power (2019) is your ultimate guide to periods, hormones, and reproductive health. Menstrual health practitioner Maisie Hill explains how your menstrual cycle influences your mood, sleep, and energy and shows how you can harness the power of your hormones to get the most out of each stage of your cycle. Drawing on science and personal experience, Hill equips you with the tools and knowledge to turn your “women’s problems” into period power.

Who Should Listen to Period Power?

  • People with periods who are ready to take charge of their menstrual health
  • Girls and women going through puberty, pregnancy, menopause, or other big hormonal changes
  • Non-menstruating people who want to understand their menstruating partners better

About the Author: Maisie Hill

Maisie Hill is a menstrual health expert who helps her clients work with their menstrual cycles and heal hormonal irregularities. She has been trained in Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, and ATMAT (the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy). As a go-to specialist for menstrual, hormonal, and reproductive issues, she has been quoted in publications from the Guardian to Grazia. 

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