“The understanding that is lacking about this phase of the cycle (luteal phase) continues to keep women powerless.”

Oh how I hear you. But here’s the reality. Until girls and women are taught that the menstrual cycle actually consists of phases (menstruation, pre-ovulation, ovulation, luteal or post-ovulation) instead of four weeks that add up to 28 days, our understanding of the unfolding and experience of menstrual cycle events will not increase.