follicular phase

American  

noun

1. a stage of the menstrual cycle, from onset of menstruation to ovulation.

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Example Sentences

During the participants’ follicular phase, when a period typically begins, the brain was more sensitive to the effects of insulin.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

The researchers studied the changes that took place when the participants underwent two phases of the menstrual cycle: the follicular phase and the luteal phase.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

For instance, since estrogen plays a role in muscle synthesis, research suggests that women may build more muscle if they focus on strength training during the late follicular phase, when estrogen levels are high.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2023

They also found higher levels of type 1 helper T cells, which act as the body's defense against illness or disease, in the same women during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.

From US News • Oct. 7, 2015

During this time of reduced progesterone secretion, FSH and LH are once again stimulated, and the follicular phase begins again with a new cohort of early tertiary follicles beginning to grow and secrete estrogen.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013