# #143: Part 2: Why Ovulation & Luteal Phase Symptoms Ramp Up & What To Do About It

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Podcast: [Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause](https://stenobird.com/podcast/maximizing-hormones-physique-running-through-perimenopause-6687130)
Published: 2026-07-23T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2277005/episodes/19522401-143-part-2-why-ovulation-luteal-phase-symptoms-ramp-up-what-to-do-about-it.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2415

## Resource

Your body is not failing you. It may simply be asking for a different kind of support. In this episode, Louise Valentine, a leading expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, and Jen continue their conversation on hormonal shifts during ovulation and the luteal phase. They explain why female runners may experience temporary weight gain, bloating, constipation, pelvic discomfort, hot flashes, disrupted sleep, lower HRV, mood changes, and harder workouts during certain parts of the men...

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