Is your luteal phase really to blame? Here’s the science behind the meme by Ashley Laderer | Apr 29, 2026 | Mental Health Topics, Women's Issues If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably heard people blaming their luteal phase for the way they look, feel, and react in the weeks leading up to their period. According to posts like this, it’s the reason you suddenly feel like everyone hates you, you’ve never looked worse,…