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luteal
This term is a specialized medical descriptor used almost exclusively within the fields of endocrinology, gynecology, and reproductive biology. It describes the specific window of the menstrual cycle following ovulation, during which the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to prepare the uterine lining for potential implantation.
Because it is a technical anatomical adjective, it does not have a casual or metaphorical equivalent. It is typically paired with nouns like phase, body, or secretion to specify the biological stage or structure being discussed.
Meanings
Examples
The luteal phase typically lasts about fourteen days.
I always feel more irritable during the luteal phase of my cycle.
Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal stage.
Progesterone levels rise significantly during the luteal stage.
Is this mood swing just a luteal phase symptom?
The doctor explained how the corpus luteum functions during the luteal period.
My basal body temperature stays elevated throughout the luteal phase.
My basal body temperature stays elevated throughout the luteal phase.
The patient is currently in the late luteal phase of her cycle.
I wonder if these cravings are linked to my luteal hormone shifts.