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menstruation

[ men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey- ]

noun

  1. the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus, occurring approximately monthly from puberty to menopause in nonpregnant women and females of other primate species.
  2. the period of menstruating.


menstruation

/ ˈmɛnstrʊəs; ˌmɛnstrʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the approximately monthly discharge of blood and cellular debris from the uterus by nonpregnant women from puberty to the menopause Also calledmenses Nontechnical nameperiod
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menstruation

/ mĕn′stro̅o̅-āshən /

  1. The monthly flow of blood from the uterus beginning at puberty in girls and other female primates.
  2. Also called menses
  3. See also menstrual cycle


menstruation

  1. The periodic discharge of the blood -enriched lining of the uterus through the vagina . Menstruation marks the end of one menstrual cycle and the beginning of another.


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Derived Forms

  • menstruous, adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of menstruation1

First recorded in 1770–80; menstruate + -ion
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Example Sentences

The study found that the individualized algorithm of Natural Cycles shows a higher accuracy of predicting the fertile window compared to calendar-based FAMs like the Rhythm Method and Standard Days Method that rely solely on the date of menstruation.

From Time

When we first started out, very few companies were talking about nixing the stigmas and taboos around menstruation.

From Fortune

Some jurisdictions in the United States are moving the same way, but there’s more to be done in making menstruation fair.

In light of Scotland’s decision, other countries, including the US, may need to assess how they can reduce the burden of menstruation.

Menopause, like menstruation, is often talked about in whispers.

Later studies showed that only gaining weight and the return of natural menstruation help improve bone density.

“Women are bringing menstruation out of the closet,” Starita added.

Continuous contraception that prevents menstruation can also prevent migraines.

When menstruation attacks—according to any generic pre-teen girl—all nightmares become reality.

Low rates of cervical cancer are about genetics—they have nothing to do with menstruation.

Even in normal menstruation there is often a marked physiological excitation which affects the entire person.

Dysmenorrhoea, difficult or obstructed menstruation, is a term used for menstruation accompanied by pain.

At the end of the childbearing period menstruation gradually ceases.

Menstruation may aggravate goitre, uterine fibroid tumours, skin diseases, and affections of the blood vessels.

A reparative period of about four days follows, and then a period of quiescence until the next menstruation commences.

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