: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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Finally, the fourth season—the luteal phase, known as inner autumn—is a longer period of time when a woman has increasing levels of progesterone and lower levels of estrogen, characterized by lower energy levels and possible pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS).
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Hatty Willmoth, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
During each monthly cycle, there are three distinct phases that the body moves through, known as the follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Those vaccinated during the second half—the luteal phase—did not experience any change.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Generally, a slightly higher resting metabolic rate during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle varies by person.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
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Hatty Willmoth, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
During each monthly cycle, there are three distinct phases that the body moves through, known as the follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
Those vaccinated during the second half—the luteal phase—did not experience any change.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
Generally, a slightly higher resting metabolic rate during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle varies by person.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for luteal
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“Luteal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteal. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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