Cold Feet All the Time | It Could Be Your Hormones

Описание: Cold feet It might not be about the weather.
If your feet are always cold especially in the second half of your cycle (the luteal phase) it could be a subtle sign of something deeper, hormone imbalance, low thyroid function, iron deficiency, or a sluggish metabolism.

Most people think cold feet are just a circulation issue. But in women, it’s often a hormonal clue, and ignoring it could mean missing out on critical fertility or health insights.

🧬 How Hormones Affect Blood Flow
During your luteal phase, your body shifts gears hormonally. Progesterone rises, and your metabolism ramps up to support a possible pregnancy. But if you’re low in thyroid hormone or iron, your blood flow to the extremities like your feet and hands can slow down.

This leads to
Cold feet
Fatigue
Brain fog
Poor progesterone production
Luteal phase spotting or PMS
This is especially important if you're trying to conceive or balance your hormones naturally.

🩸 Why Low Iron Can Fly Under the Radar
You may not be anemic on paper, but suboptimal iron levels can still affect your energy, temperature regulation, and hormone production. Common symptoms include

Cold feet or hands
Heavy periods followed by fatigue
Hair thinning or brittle nails
Short luteal phases
Low libido


If you bleed heavily and often feel cold or tired, ask for a full iron panel (including ferritin not just hemoglobin).

🔥 How to Support Your Body in the Luteal Phase
If you're cold, fatigued, or noticing hormone-related symptoms late in your cycle, it’s time to
Track your cycle and body temperature during the luteal phase
Ask your provider about TSH, free T3, and ferritin labs
Eat iron-rich foods (grass-fed meat, lentils, pumpkin seeds)
Pair iron with vitamin C for absorption
Include selenium, iodine, and zinc for thyroid support
Get enough protein and whole-food carbs to fuel your metabolism
Prioritize sleep thyroid and progesterone need recovery time


💡 Cold Feet = A Fertility Signal
Absolutely. The luteal phase is when your body builds and sustains progesterone. If your metabolism slows down, your progesterone may not rise enough to maintain a healthy cycle, leading to PMS, short luteal phases, or implantation issues.

🌿 Don't Ignore What Your Body Is Telling You
Feeling cold, tired, or off-balance before your period is NOT normal. It’s a sign your hormones, thyroid, and iron status may need attention.

Don’t wait until you have major symptoms or abnormal labs. Catching these clues early can help you support your metabolism and cycle now before it spirals.

📥 Want to go deeper
Check the link in the channel description for a free guide on supporting your hormones naturally through metabolism, iron, and thyroid health.

Your body speaks in whispers before it screams. Start listening to cold feet might be the first whisper.

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