Luteal-phase Definition

noun

The latter part of the menstrual cycle, that occurs after ovulation, in which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the endometrium for the implantation of an embryo.

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Synonyms:
  • secretory phase

Other Word Forms of Luteal-phase

Noun

Singular:
luteal-phase
Plural:
luteal-phases

Luteal-phase Sentence Examples

  • Significantly shorter luteal phase length and longer follicular phase length were observed in the cycles with luteal dysfunction.

  • The time in between ovulation and when your next period starts is called the luteal phase.

  • The length of this time period is extremely important in getting pregnant; women whose luteal phase is between 12-16 days get pregnant much more easily than women whose luteal phase is only 10 or 11 days.

  • Fertility Plus offers a downloadable chart for keeping track of your basal body temperature (taken each morning before getting out of bed), which rises during the luteal phase because of increased levels of progesterone.

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Words Starting With

LLULUT

Words Ending With

ESEASE

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luteal-phase

Words Starting With L and Ending With E

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With L12 Letter Words Ending With E