Palpitations Before Your Period? (Doctor Explains)

Heart racing, fluttering, or pounding right before your period? You are not alone, and you are not going crazy! In today’s video, we are talking about Premenstrual Palpitations—a common but terrifying symptom where your heart rate spikes in the week or two leading up to your period. I explain exactly how the massive hormonal shifts of estrogen and progesterone during your luteal phase hijack your nervous system and cause your heart to race. More importantly, I’m breaking down the exact Red Flags that mean you need to go to the ER/A&E, the Yellow Flags for booking a doctor’s appointment, and the evidence-based, natural lifestyle strategies and supplements that can actually stop the fluttering. If you deal with PMS, mood changes, bloating, and a racing heart, this video is your ultimate survival guide! 📌 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share this with a friend who might be experiencing this! 00:00 - Intro: Why does your heart race before your period? 00:45 - What are Premenstrual Palpitations? 01:15 - The Cause: How hormones (Luteal Phase) affect your heart 02:05 - 🚨 RED FLAGS: When to go to the ER/A&E immediately 03:09 - 🟡 YELLOW FLAGS: When to schedule a doctor’s appointment 03:40 - 4 Lifestyle changes to naturally stop heart fluttering 05:24 - Best supplements for palpitations: Calcium & Vitamin B6 06:55 - The #1 at-home task you MUST do (Symptom Diary) 07:22 - What to expect at the doctor (ECG & Blood tests) 08:24 - Medical treatment options (Birth control, beta-blockers) 08:53 - Summary & Next Steps #Palpitations #WomensHealth #PMS #PMSSymptoms #HeartPalpitations #HormoneHealth #MenstrualCycle #LutealPhase #Cardiology #HealthTips #DoctorExplains #HormoneImbalance #PremenstrualPalpitations #premenstrualsyndrome Disclaimer: The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. While I am a medical professional, this video does not establish a doctor-patient relationship. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard in this video. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor, go to the emergency department, or call your local emergency number immediately.