What are the 'luteal uglies'? The luteal phase occurs in the second half of a woman's cycle and ends when she gets her period, women experience a huge drop in oestrogen. More education and discussion about menstrual cycles are needed, says Elena, who only learned about the luteal phase through social media at the age of 24. Tap the link in @BBCNews's bio to find out if the "luteal uglies" are a real thing. #Luteal #Health #BBCNews