secretory phase ↔ luteal phase

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The luteal phase and secretory phase are synonymous terms for the same period of the menstrual cycle, as established in [1], and they represent the concurrent ovarian and uterine processes described in [2] and [3].

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The Normal Menstrual Cycle and the Control of Ovulation - PubMed pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov PubMed 1 fact

claimThe menstrual cycle is divided into two phases: the follicular (or proliferative) phase and the luteal (or secretory) phase.

Female reproductive organs: Anatomy and functions kenhub.com Kenhub 1 fact

claimDuring the luteal phase (days 14-28) of the ovarian cycle, the ovarian follicle transforms into a hormone-secreting corpus luteum, which corresponds to the secretory phase of the uterine cycle where the endometrium becomes a nutritionally rich environment for implantation.

Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com Clue 1 fact

claimDuring the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle (which corresponds to the secretory phase of the uterine cycle), the corpus luteum forms and releases hormones to prepare for a possible pregnancy.