PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The luteal phase of your menstrual cycle occurs right after ovulation (when your ovary releases an egg). It lasts about 14 days and ends when you get your menstrual period. The luteal phase is one of four phases of the menstrual cycle.

Detailed explanation-2: -The luteal phase begins after ovulation. It lasts about 14 days (unless fertilization occurs) and ends just before a menstrual period. During most of the luteal phase, the estrogen level is high. Estrogen also stimulates the endometrium to thicken.

Detailed explanation-3: -The luteal phase is the time between ovulation and the first day of your period. So, what does that mean in terms of how far into your menstrual cycle it happens? Well, the textbook definition places the luteal phase as lasting approximately from day 15 to day 28 of a 28-day cycle.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ovulation marks the end of the follicular phase and the beginning of the luteal phase.