: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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Those vaccinated during the second half—the luteal phase—did not experience any change.
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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
Gestating for 22 months: luteal development and pregnancy maintenance in elephants
Center for Whale Research.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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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
Gestating for 22 months: luteal development and pregnancy maintenance in elephants
Center for Whale Research.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Public health experts say the curriculum should be expanded to include all parts of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation signs and the luteal phase, which is when conception typically occurs and can last 12 to 14 days.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Luteal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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