The Luteal Uglies: A Hormonal Reality Ignored No More? The internet has amplified the voices of marginalized groups, and women's experiences are no exception.
Social media platforms like TikTok have become a space for women to share their struggles with hormonal fluctuations, particularly during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle.
This period is colloquially referred to as the "luteal uglies" by women themselves. The drop in estrogen levels during the luteal phase has a profound impact on women's bodies. As Dr.