: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The luteal phase is characterized by a rise in both progesterone and estrogen, with progesterone dominating.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
In the context of cycle syncing, many people break the menstrual cycle down into four distinct parts: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
—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
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Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
The luteal phase is characterized by a rise in both progesterone and estrogen, with progesterone dominating.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
In the context of cycle syncing, many people break the menstrual cycle down into four distinct parts: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal.
—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
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“Luteal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteal. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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