Phenomena and Processes

Luteal Phase

The period in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE that follows OVULATION, characterized by the development of CORPUS LUTEUM, increase in PROGESTERONE production by the OVARY and secretion by the glandular epithelium of the ENDOMETRIUM. The luteal phase begins with ovulation and ends with the onset of MENSTRUATION.

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Abstract

The period in the MENSTRUAL CYCLE that follows OVULATION, characterized by the development of CORPUS LUTEUM, increase in PROGESTERONE production by the OVARY and secretion by the glandular epithelium of the ENDOMETRIUM. The luteal phase begins with ovulation and ends with the onset of MENSTRUATION.

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7 entry terms
  • Menstrual Cycle, Luteal Phase
  • Menstrual Cycle, Secretory Phase
  • Menstrual Secretory Phase
  • Postovulatory Phase
  • Phase, Luteal
  • Phase, Postovulatory
  • Secretory Phase, Menstrual

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Indexed with the subheadings blood, cerebrospinal fluid, drug effects, ethnology, genetics, immunology, metabolism, physiology, psychology, radiation effects, urine.

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History Note

1985(1975); was MENSTRUATION, LUTEAL PHASE see under MENSTRUATION 1975-1984; for MENSTRUAL SECRETORY PHASE use MENSTRUAL CYCLE 1985-2002

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  1. G08.686.605w.410w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Luteal Phase. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008183. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008183
  2. Luteal Phase. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luteal_phase
  3. Luteal Phase. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2363481