Meaning & use

luteal

adjective·Academic

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Relating to the corpus luteum, especially the phase of the menstrual cycle that follows ovulation.

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Hormone levels rise during the luteal phase of the cycle.

Some people experience mood changes during the luteal phase.

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Almost always used in the phrase 'luteal phase' in discussions of reproductive health and the menstrual cycle.

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