luteal
adjective
lu·te·al ˈlü-tē-əl 
: of, relating to, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web During the luteal phase, sesame seeds help support progesterone production, says Bippen. 
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022 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 The luteal phase ends when your period actually begins. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 28 Nov. 2020 Many studies show that women in their luteal phase crave more carbohydrates compared to during their follicular phase. Sara Twogood, Quartz, 7 Aug. 2019 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
Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 May 2022 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 The luteal phase ends when your period actually begins. Erica Sweeney, Good Housekeeping, 28 Nov. 2020 Many studies show that women in their luteal phase crave more carbohydrates compared to during their follicular phase. Sara Twogood, Quartz, 7 Aug. 2019 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 Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
luteal
adjective
lu·te·al ˈlüt-ē-əl
: of, relating to, characterized by, or involving the corpus luteum or its formation
the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle
luteal activity