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.

Year introduced: 1985(1975)

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.605.410

MeSH Unique ID: D008183

Entry Terms:

• Phase, Luteal
• Menstrual Cycle, Luteal Phase
• Postovulatory Phase
• Phase, Postovulatory
• Menstrual Secretory Phase
• Secretory Phase, Menstrual
• Menstrual Cycle, Secretory Phase

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Menstrual Cycle
Luteal Phase