what is a luteal phase?

Question

To calculate how pregnant I am it asks me what my average luteal phase is, whats is that?

Answer 1

The Luteal Phase is a term that is used in describing the time period that's calculated from the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a monthly cycle. This phase usually lasts between 12 and 16 days and is fairly consistent within woman's cycle. .

The luteal phase is the day after ovulation and runs through the remainder of a woman's cycle. It is also frequently referred to as "days past ovulation" or "DPO". During the luteal phase a women produces progesterone increasing her temperature. The higher temperature acts like an incubator which is important in maturing a fertilized egg if conception has occurred.

Answer 2

The second half of the menstrual cycle or the postovulatory phase of a womans cycle.

Usually the last fourteen days of an ovulatory cycle, associated with progesterone production from the corpus luteum. (in general )
It normally is between 10-14 days

Hope this helps

Answer 3

The time following the day that a female ovulates until the end of that menstrual cycle. Otherwise known as 'days post ovulation'

Answer 4

How long your cycle is- how many days between when you start your period and then next time you start.

Answer 5

The time after you ovulate and before you get your period.

Answer 6

figure that out on ur own or asks a doctor.

Answer 7

to be honest i dont get it eather somthing about how long your ovulation, if we knew how long were ovulating for we wouldnt need to take an ovualtion test duh