My TCOYF Chart

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Start Here: December Cycle Phase 1: Follicular Stage Phase 2: Fertile Stage Phase 3: Ovulation Phase 4: Luteal Phase

Phase 4, the Luteal Phase.  The luteal phase starts the day after ovulation and will end when my cycle is over.   During the luteal phase the Corpus Luteum* is producing progesterone increasing my temperature.  The Luteal phase usually lasts about the same length of time every month. The average Luteal phase in women is 12-14 day. If your Luteal Phase lasts less than 10 days, you should consult your doctor. This may be considered a Luteal Phase Defect.

Luteal Phase: The stage of the menstrual cycle between the formation of a yellow mass of tissue ( corpus luteum* ) after the release of an ovum and the start of the next period.

*corpus luteum :  a yellow mass of tissue that forms in part of the ovary after ovulation and secretes the hormone progesterone.  If no pregnancy is established, the corpus luteum degenerates, whereas it continues to secrete the hormone if pregnancy

Cycle Ended at 16dpo: 15 day Luteal Phase!