luteal phase
Americannoun
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When Katie is in her luteal phase, in the run-up to her period, she says life is dark.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Collins noticed her ballet pirouettes suffered during her luteal phase; Gomez saw women pushing through heated Pilates classes until they nearly passed out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
The researchers studied the changes that took place when the participants underwent two phases of the menstrual cycle: the follicular phase and the luteal phase.
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 and the menstrual cycle enters its secretory phase, both of which run from about day 15 to 28.
From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013
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