: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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Other studies have focused on the potential benefits from consuming individual seeds: One found that eating flaxseed powder was linked to better hormonal balance during the luteal phase, with a healthier ratio of progesterone to estrogen.
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 1 Dec. 2025
For me, yelling happened the most in the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle, when estrogen and progesterone are both at their lowest.
—Simone Sauter, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
During the luteal phase, some people report stronger appetites or cravings for rich or salty foods.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the luteal phase — occurring at the end of the cycle with higher levels of the hormone progesterone — is considered ideal for rest and recovery.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 1 Dec. 2025
For me, yelling happened the most in the luteal phase of my menstrual cycle, when estrogen and progesterone are both at their lowest.
—Simone Sauter, Parents, 29 Nov. 2025
During the luteal phase, some people report stronger appetites or cravings for rich or salty foods.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, the luteal phase — occurring at the end of the cycle with higher levels of the hormone progesterone — is considered ideal for rest and recovery.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 10 Oct. 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 14 Dec. 2025.
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