I talked to two ob-gyns and two mental health experts to find out what happens to menstruating people’s bodies and minds ...

You might also experience some mid-cycle bleeding during this time ... After ovulation ends, we enter the luteal phase. This phase encompasses the last two-ish weeks of your menstrual cycle.

New EEG study reveals how hormonal shifts during the menstrual cycle influence women’s approach-avoidance behaviors and emotional decision-making.

The pain can be dull, achy, or sharp. Increased libido 4. Luteal phase The luteal phase is the last phase of the menstrual cycle, and it typically goes for 14 days. During this time, Yen says the ...