THE LUTEAL PHASE

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The Importance of The Luteal Phase

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. This page explains the importance

of the Luteal Phase and its function while charting your fertility

spreadsheet.

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.

Luteal Phase Length

The length of the first phase (pre-ovulatory) can vary within a woman's

cycle - but the luteal phase usually remains the same. Ovulation can be

delayed by a number of factors....stress, illness, medication, heavily

increased activity, etc. Even if you do not ovulate around the normal time

period - in knowing the length of your luteal phase you are aware of

exactly when your menstrual period is due. This discounts the belief of

those say they always have " late periods " . If they were charting they would

realize that actually it was just their ovulation being delayed and they

were not late at all. A normal luteal phase is approximately 12 - 16 days

and needs to be at least 10 days for implantation to take place. A short

luteal phase can cause fertility problems making it difficult for a women to

get pregnant.

Identify Pregnancy

Since a woman's luteal phase is very consistent you may watch the length of

your luteal phase to identify success in conception. For example, if your

luteal phase is usually 12 days and never more than 13 and you are at day 15

of your luteal phase and menstrual period has not arrived, there is a very

good possibility that pregnancy has occurred.

Taken from Webwomb.com

Hart