24/04/2026
La salud mental suele ser más vulnerable en la fase premenstrual y durante la menstruación, y el estrés agrava tanto el ánimo como el ciclo. Cuidar ejercicio, alimentación, sueño, manejo del estrés y contar con apoyo psicológico y social son prácticas clave. Si los síntomas son muy intensos o incapacitantes, es importante consultar a profesionales para una evaluación integral y tratamiento adaptado.
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