What are the 'luteal uglies'? And how they're affecting women
More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
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"These women are genuinely suffering and it's affecting their ability to work, function, socialise and just exist."
— Dr Louise Newson , Academic
"When your oestrogen falls in the days before your period, progesterone rises, ramping up oil production in your skin."
— Dr Helen O'Neill , Academic
"My skin feels dull and textured and just looks more tired in general, and my chest feels heavier and sore."
— Elena Spaven , Celebrity
"If I find myself wanting to get irritated with my wonderful, hilarious, chilled out partner there's an extremely high chance I haven't had my coffee, haven't eaten or that I am in my luteal phase."
— Henrietta , Other
Key People
Dr Helen O'Neill is an associate professor in reproductive and molecular genetics at University College London.
Dr Louise Newson is a GP and women's hormones specialist.
Elena Spaven is a 25-year-old woman working in hospitality and acting.
Henrietta is a 30-year-old freelance journalist.
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More women than ever are talking about the luteal phase on social media, but how does it actually affect you?
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