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PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome. This is often the common symptoms women refer to during or after their period. These symptoms can include cramps, breast tenderness, headaches, back aches, bloating, irritability, mild depression or acne.

The luteal phase occurs after ovulation. After ovulation, the follicle becomes a hormone producer called the corpus luteum. The cells of the corpus luteum produce estrogen and large amounts of progesterone. If you do not or aren’t becoming pregnant, the corpus luteum will start to degenerate itself about two weeks after ovulation.