Patient's question:
My menstrual cycle has never been regular. A few days ago, there was a training on eugenics in the community. We listened to what the teacher said. Women are divided into ovulation period, luteal phase, and physiological period. I didn't quite understand what the luteal phase means, but if we want to achieve eugenics, we need to master these periods well.What kind of help do I need: What does the luteal phase mean?
Doctor's answer:
The luteal phase refers to the period from ovulation to the day before menstruation begins. Under the influence of luteinizing hormone, the ovary secretes progesterone to maintain the thickened endometrium, facilitating the implantation of a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, the endometrium will break down, and the menstrual cycle ends with the onset of menstruation.The 15th to 28th day of the menstrual cycle, generally lasting 14 days, is when the ovarian follicle matures and ovulates, gradually forming the corpus luteum. Under the influence of luteinizing hormone, the ovary secretes progesterone to maintain the thickened endometrium, facilitating the implantation of a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, the endometrium will break down, and the menstrual cycle ends with the onset of menstruation.
The luteal phase is what we call the safe period, during which the probability of pregnancy is relatively low.