Periods + training: what actually works, what's overblown

Half the advice on this online is "tough it out", the other half is "rest week!" — neither captures most people's experience.

What I've found over 8 years training: cycle days 1-2 sometimes I just go to drilling night and skip rolling. Days 3-7 normal. Days 14-15 I feel strongest. Luteal phase tougher cardio. PMS week sleep matters more than diet.

Curious how other women plan their training around it. Or if you don't plan and it's fine.