Your luteal phase is the part of your menstrual cycle that occurs after ovulation and up to when you get your period. During the luteal phase, your body is working to support a possible pregnancy.

The luteal phase includes several important events that prepare the body for pregnancy. It starts as the egg makes its way through your fallopian tube and ends with the start of your next period.

The typical length of the luteal phase of the ovulation cycle is 11 to 17 days. A phase shorter than this may contribute to difficulty with conceiving or infertility. The ovulation cycle occurs in ...

If you’re a regular on TikTok, you’ve probably seen people talking about how excruciating the luteal phase of the ol’ menstrual cycle can be. Apparently it can trigger anger and crankiness ...

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Fact checked by Khara ScheppmannFact checked by Khara Scheppmann The luteal phase, which starts after ovulation, is a critical part of the menstrual cycle where progesterone levels rise to prepare ...