luteal phase

American  

noun

Physiology.

1. a stage of the menstrual cycle, lasting about two weeks, from ovulation to the beginning of the next menstrual flow.

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Example Sentences

“Even during your luteal phase, if you take the lighter class, you’re still challenging yourself.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

"What we're seeing is that the the reaction times are a bit slower in the luteal phase and that fits with the fact that we're seeing a greater incidence of of injuries," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

This sensitivity disappeared once women entered the luteal phase, suggesting a switch to insulin resistance.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

During the luteal phase, the body conserves carbohydrates and relies on fat as fuel.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2023

Following ovulation, the ovarian cycle enters its luteal phase, illustrated in Figure 34.17 and the menstrual cycle enters its secretory phase, both of which run from about day 15 to 28.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022