Millions of women are experiencing the ‘luteal uglies’ right now

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Young woman wearing a pink robe examines her face in a bathroom mirror, performing a gentle facial massage as part of her morning skincare routine and self-care ritual.
You’re not imagining it – it really is possible to feel ‘uglier’ during your luteal phase (Picture: Getty Images)

Looking in the mirror, you have to do a double take. It’s still you… but a slightly more haggard version than usual.

You’ve lost any kind of glow, you’ve got bags under your eyes and various spots erupting across your face.

No, you’re not imagining things: it’s that fortnight per month where something is a little… off.

You’re probably familiar with those goddess-like vibes during ovulation. Inner self-critic? You don’t know her.

However, all that changes during the Read Entire Article