: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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In the context of cycle syncing, many people break the menstrual cycle down into four distinct parts: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
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Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
Finally, the fourth season—the luteal phase, known as inner autumn—is a longer period of time when a woman has increasing levels of progesterone and lower levels of estrogen, characterized by lower energy levels and possible pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
How Hormones Affect Menstruation Your menstrual cycle is divided into two main phases: follicular and luteal.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The luteal phase occurs from days 15 to 28 when the follicle that released the egg increases progesterone levels for pregnancy or degrades if fertilization does not occur.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
Finally, the fourth season—the luteal phase, known as inner autumn—is a longer period of time when a woman has increasing levels of progesterone and lower levels of estrogen, characterized by lower energy levels and possible pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
How Hormones Affect Menstruation Your menstrual cycle is divided into two main phases: follicular and luteal.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
The luteal phase occurs from days 15 to 28 when the follicle that released the egg increases progesterone levels for pregnancy or degrades if fertilization does not occur.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Luteal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteal. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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