Spring reset for Hormones: why the body feels different this season

As the days get longer and warmer, hormones, energy and even our microbiomes begin to respond.

For many women, this season brings a sense of renewal. As the sun starts shining again, they start to feel more like themselves - out of the doldrums of winter. For others though, symptoms like fatigue, irritability or recurring vaginal imbalances might actually become louder.

Either way, spring is a natural invitation to reset and realign.

Light, circadian rhythm and hormones

Longer daylight hours influence our circadian rhythm - our body’s internal sleep/wake clock. This, in turn, affects hormone production:

• Melatonin our sleep hormone, shifts as nights become shorter.
• Cortisol our stress hormone, often starts to rise earlier with lighter mornings, new routines and seasonal busyness.
• Oestrogen and progesterone may feel different in response to these changing energy levels.

For some, these changes feel invigorating. For others, they can highlight hormonal imbalances or sensitivities that have been simmering quietly through winter.

The body’s natural “Spring Cleaning”

It’s no coincidence that spring is often associated with renewal. Just as we start to open windows and declutter our homes, our body’s ready for decluttering too!

We can do this by supporting our liver, microbiome and nervous systems. Not a “detox” or “cleanse”. But supporting our body’s natural balance in hormone metabolism, stimulating activity, seasonal food choices and rest/emotional regulation balance. Recognising the body’s seasonal rhythm and offering supportive and sustainable care.

Why symptoms may flare in spring

Some women notice more irritation, discharge changes or hormone-related symptoms in spring. This might be due to allergies and immune shifts, that ripple through the gut and vaginal microbiomses, hormonal fluctiations that impact lifestyle choices like busier schedules, richer foods or changes in sleep patterns. The pressure of doing more because of longer lighter days and warmer weather can also weigh heavily on body and mind.

These patterns don’t mean something is “wrong”, they are signals and symptoms that show balance may need more attention.

Prioritising fresh, whole foods rich in fibre and phytonutrients, supporting sleep practices to match the body’s natrual circadian rhythm changes with gentle outdoor movement. This helps improve mood, hormone balance and microbiome health.

These steps, in addition to allowing emotional space to “declutter” stress, don’t replace personalised care, but they can help the body align with the season’s natural rhythm.

When a fresh start is needed

For anyone noticing recurring symptoms or feeling “off balance”, spring can be the perfect time for a reset. Booking a Vag Hormone Assessment offers a great way to start that reset and see what the next steps might look like.

This season, consider giving the body the same renewal your home receives.