as in period
an occurrence of menstruating a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

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Recent Examples of menstruation Additionally, hormonal fluctuations in women—especially during menstruation and menopause—can influence muscle tension, making women more susceptible to conditions like PS. Another factor could be lifestyle. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 29 Jan. 2025 Ending period poverty starts by removing the stigma and shame attached to menstruation. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 7 Oct. 2024 In the context of cycle syncing, many people break the menstrual cycle down into four distinct parts: menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal. Lauren Mazzo, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025 Concerns ranged from retrograde menstruation in microgravity causing or aggravating endometriosis, the potential for menstrual products to clog toilet filters, and the inappropriateness of space equipment designed exclusively for men. Lisa Falco, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for menstruation

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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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