But once youre trying to conceive, you may startstudying your menstrual cyclemore closely.
What is the luteal phase?
The luteal phase is the second (read: latter) half of your menstrual cycle.
It begins about midway through your cycle, after ovulation.
If the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall, a pregnancy occurs.
How do you know if youre in the luteal phase?
The luteal phase begins at the time of ovulation, and there are ways to determine if youre ovulating.
The luteal phase continues from ovulation until the first day of your period.
How long is the luteal phase?
