: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
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The meal-kit company Hungry Root recommends ordering sweets during the luteal phase.
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
After ovulation, during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, is one prime time, Dr. Vo says.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2026
In certain phases—particularly the luteal phase—cold exposure may feel more intense or physically demanding.
—Eman Bare, Forbes.com, 21 Mar. 2026
One study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995 found that during the luteal phase, women averaged 303 more calories per day.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
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Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
After ovulation, during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, is one prime time, Dr. Vo says.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2026
In certain phases—particularly the luteal phase—cold exposure may feel more intense or physically demanding.
—Eman Bare, Forbes.com, 21 Mar. 2026
One study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1995 found that during the luteal phase, women averaged 303 more calories per day.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Luteal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/luteal. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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