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Luteal Phase Dosing

Meaning

Luteal Phase Dosing refers to the specific clinical strategy of administering certain medications or hormones, particularly progesterone, during the second half of the menstrual cycle, known as the luteal phase. This targeted dosing aims to supplement or mimic the natural surge of progesterone produced by the corpus luteum following ovulation. The therapeutic goal is often to support endometrial health, stabilize mood, or manage symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) that are sensitive to the post-ovulatory hormonal environment. Precision in timing and dose is critical to align with the body’s intrinsic physiological rhythm.