Taking away the whole "high school student by day, cannibal by night" vibes, I find myself caught so off-guard each month by this overnight transformation. I'll notice that my eyes look sunken in, my whole body feels puffy, and my hair looks sallow.
First, it's worth noting that these physical changes are "very normal," and no, it's not in your head, as Dr. Sarah Jordan, board-certified OB-GYN explains.
These changes take place during the second phase of your menstrual cycle, the luteal phase. This occurs after ovulation, when your uterine lining thickens to prepare for pregnancy.
Typical symptoms of the luteal phase include mood changes, breast tenderness, bloating and fluid retention, appetite changes, acne and breakouts, fatigue, muscle and joint pain.
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