Why do girls get irate before their period?

@donsky14 (5990)
Philippines
February 7, 2009 9:50am CST
lol...I'm actually one of those girls who gets really short-tempered when their period is near. Whats weird is, I'm not really aware of the exact date of my period...so like, days before I have my period, I'll be like really short-tempered. And I really don't know why. I just am. So girls, are you like this as well? Why do you think this happens?
6 responses
• Germany
7 Feb 09
Hi, donsky. It's quite normal for girls to have bad temper during their period time. This is because of the hormone change in our body. So, just take it easy. Before pregnancy, i don't really have bad temper during my period time. But after i get pregnant, i can say that my mood swings all the time. I think the hormone really plays an important role on this matter. I hope i don't drive my husband crazy about this. Have a nice day and happy mylotting.
@donsky14 (5990)
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
The weird thing is, I get irate before my period not during. lol. Its like a part of my pre-menstrual syndrome or something.
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
In theory, our hormones just shoot up and that's the factor that gives us mood swings, short tempers, boobs and a menstrual period. In practice, yes--I have a thing for getting annoyed easier than usual when I get scolded at days before my period. But I've learned how to keep those hormones down and just shut up if that happens.
@donsky14 (5990)
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
Its always the hormones...lol. Well its good that you get to control it. As for me, I still have to learn how to do that.
@riyasam (16556)
• India
30 Apr 09
i think it has to do with hormones.but what irritates me most is that whenever i get annoyed or upset with my hubby,he puts it on pre-menstrual syndrome.. happy posting.
@max1950 (2306)
• United States
7 Feb 09
i don't know but you drive us guy's crazy. ;}
@donsky14 (5990)
• Philippines
7 Feb 09
lol max! I know...its my boyfriend whose the first one who suffers when I get this pre-menstrual syndrome. I'm just really lucky that his really patient and understanding.
@oyenkai (4394)
• Philippines
22 Apr 09
I think it's because of the hormonal imbalance we experience. For one, I think I have a slight headache and the uncomfortable feeling makes it easier for me to get annoyed. I also become very short tempered before my period and I find that annoying because I feel like I'm overreacting at times. Thanks for the response on my discussion!
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
18 Apr 09
Hi donsky! I usually start becoming a little "short" a week before I start. When I start..it's actually kind of a relief..I'm not near as grumpy. I usually very easy going and laid back but that week before I definately feel different. I do think it's the hormone thing that everyone is mentioning. I know that when I was younger it wasn't an issue at all.