BBC·3 min read·medium
Are the 'luteal uglies' a real thing?

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This article explores the phenomenon of the 'luteal uglies,' a term used on social media to describe the physical and emotional changes women experience during the second half of their menstrual cycle. Experts explain that hormonal fluctuations, specifically drops in oestrogen and rises in progesterone, contribute to symptoms like bloating, skin issues, and mood shifts.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ella Kipling Getty Images "Is it just me or am I the ugliest person alive?" a woman in her early 30s asks the camera on TikTok, accompanied by the caption "POV: Girls in their luteal phase."
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