Namsha Alhajri is a consultant at King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: In challenging times for our region, it is natural to feel the weight and uncertainty of the constant news cycle.
Living in a prolonged state of high alert can lead to chronic stress, which affects overall well-being. For women, this stress can have a particularly profound impact on the body’s delicate hormonal balance.
Irregular cycles, fatigue, mood fluctuations and increased physical pain such as hormonal headaches or more severe menstrual cramps can often signal that the body is under strain.
Prioritizing health during these periods is not a luxury, it is an essential act of resilience.
