Why does the luteal phase exhibit a relatively constant duration among women, despite considerable variability in cycle length?

💡 Explanation

The luteal phase length remains consistent because the corpus luteum's lifespan is genetically programmed to last roughly 14 days; therefore, its degeneration occurs on a predictable timetable, rather than being influenced by follicle development dynamics during the follicular phase.

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