Luteal Phase

Synonyms

Menstrual Cycle, Luteal Phase

Menstrual Cycle, Secretory Phase

Menstrual Secretory Phase

Phase, Luteal

Phase, Postovulatory

Postovulatory Phase

Secretory Phase, Menstrual

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.