How to Use luteal in a Sentence

luteal

adjective
  • The process concludes with the luteal phase, where a new egg begins the journey to your uterus.
    — Kells McPhillips, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The first half of the cycle is the follicular phase and the second half is the luteal phase.
    — Jason Karp, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2014
  • During the luteal phase, some people report stronger appetites or cravings for rich or salty foods.
    — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Those vaccinated during the second half—the luteal phase—did not experience any change.
    — Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Those faintly balmy conditions are linked to a surge in progesterone in the latter half of the menstrual cycle, called the luteal phase.
    — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 15 Aug. 2018
  • 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
  • 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, 30 May 2026
  • The hormone concentrations in the luteal phase may also promote the greatest degree of muscle change.
    — Dan Gordon, CNN, 23 Dec. 2022
  • During the luteal phase, sesame seeds help support progesterone production, says Bippen.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022
  • Many studies show that women in their luteal phase crave more carbohydrates compared to during their follicular phase.
    — Sara Twogood, Quartz, 7 Aug. 2019
  • The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, with progesterone dominant.
    — Allison Palmer june 4, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • The luteal phase is relatively constant in every person, with a duration of 14 days, no matter the length of your cycle.
    — Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 14 Mar. 2023
  • In the luteal phase, rising core body temperature delays sleep onset since falling asleep requires a temperature drop.
    — Allison Palmer june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
  • In the luteal phase, rising core body temperature delays sleep onset since falling asleep requires a temperature drop.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • In the luteal phase (before menstruation), some may experience sudden mood changes to fatigue, an increase in appetite, cramps and more.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Those phases are menstruation, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.
    — Kells McPhillips, Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The meal-kit company Hungry Root recommends ordering sweets during the luteal phase.
    — Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
  • In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.
    — Allison Palmer june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
  • In the luteal phase, rising body temperature can delay sleep onset because the body needs a core temperature drop to fall asleep effectively.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
  • In the luteal phase, rising body temperature can delay sleep onset because the body needs a core temperature drop to fall asleep effectively.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
  • During the luteal and menstrual phases, metabolism is faster and cortisol levels are higher.
    — Nikki Brown, ELLE, 26 June 2023
  • The luteal phase is characterized by a rise in both progesterone and estrogen, with progesterone dominating.
    — Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
  • That might be particularly true during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, since progesterone can affect protein burning.
    — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
  • Generally, a slightly higher resting metabolic rate during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle varies by person.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Progesterone in the luteal phase supports mood regulation, metabolic balance and tissue repair.
    — Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes.com, 29 May 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
  • For example, eating a raw carrot salad can help during the luteal phase, the one right before a period, when women tend to have PMS.
    — Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2022
  • The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.
    — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • The same review found that late luteal cravings for carbohydrates and comfort food are physiologically driven, not a willpower failure.
    — Allison Palmer june 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026

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