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

Each participant underwent four sessions: two were conducted in their cycle’s follicular phase, and the other two occurred in the luteal phase.

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

Ovulation marks the end of the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle and the start of the luteal phase.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013