Table 1 Length of various phases of the oestrous cycle
From: Staging of the estrous cycle and induction of estrus in experimental rodents: an update
Oestrous phase | Cycle length (hours) | |
|---|---|---|
Rats | Mice | |
Proestrus | 14 | < 24 |
Estrus | 24–48 | 12–48 |
Metestrus | 6–8 | 8–24 |
Diestrus | 48–72 | 48–72 |