follicular phase

American  

noun

1. a stage of the menstrual cycle, from onset of menstruation to ovulation.

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Example Sentences

The follicular phase is when an egg is being prepared for ovulation, which usually begins on the first day of a period and ends once ovulation happens.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

During the participants’ follicular phase, when a period typically begins, the brain was more sensitive to the effects of insulin.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

For instance, since estrogen plays a role in muscle synthesis, research suggests that women may build more muscle if they focus on strength training during the late follicular phase, when estrogen levels are high.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2023

They also found higher levels of type 1 helper T cells, which act as the body's defense against illness or disease, in the same women during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

From US News • Oct. 7, 2015

As shown in Figure 27.15, the menses phase occurs during the early days of the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, when progesterone, FSH, and LH levels are low.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013