Sokkai Journal

Evidence-first guidance for every hormonal life stage.

Clear, sourced, calm articles on perimenopause, menopause and cycle health — written to be trusted, not to trend.

Irregular Cycles

How to confirm ovulation when your cycle is unpredictable (PCOS, irregular cycles, HA)

Mid-luteal progesterone testing after an LH surge reliably confirms ovulation even when cycles vary by weeks or months.

5 min readAug 5, 2026
Regular Cycles

Why your nipples and breasts hurt every month before your period

Progesterone surges in the two weeks before your period cause breast tissue to swell and accumulate fluid, even when your hormone levels are normal.

5 min readAug 5, 2026