Fatigue in your luteal phase
Fatigue is heavy tiredness and low motivation that rest does not fully fix. In your luteal phase it tends to flare because progesterone rises and then falls in the days before your period, which can bring on fatigue.
What's happening in your luteal phase
Progesterone rises then falls. Energy tapers, cravings and bloating can appear, and slower strength work plus magnesium-rich food help.
What to eat
How to move
light movement like walking or restorative yoga lifts energy without draining you.
Quick relief
- Prioritise iron-rich food, especially around your period.
- Keep blood sugar steady with protein at each meal.
- Protect sleep, and nap briefly if you can rather than pushing through.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get fatigue in my luteal phase?
In your luteal phase, progesterone rises and then falls in the days before your period, which can bring on fatigue.
What should I eat for fatigue?
Foods that help include spinach, lentils, beets, eggs.