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Recent Examples of menstruation
In space, this makes the life of an astronaut a bit easier by reducing the need to manage menstruation with menstrual products — and potentially even limiting side effects of natural hormonal fluctuations such as cramping or low energy levels.
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Depression is associated with irregular menstruation but not with flatulence.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some programs prepare students to answer Jewish legal questions in particular areas, such as practices during menstruation or childbirth.
—Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025
In her Tipi Dress, the 28 straps on the dress represent the number of poles that are used to construct a traditional Lakota tipi and the cycle of a woman’s menstruation.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Rendall, Space.com, 7 Dec. 2025
Depression is associated with irregular menstruation but not with flatulence.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 23 Nov. 2025
Some programs prepare students to answer Jewish legal questions in particular areas, such as practices during menstruation or childbirth.
—Michal Raucher, The Conversation, 19 Nov. 2025
In her Tipi Dress, the 28 straps on the dress represent the number of poles that are used to construct a traditional Lakota tipi and the cycle of a woman’s menstruation.
—Sandra Guzmán, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menstruation
period
Noun
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The beauty industry is entering a building period, after a dip in M&A activity in 2025.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs forced an errant shot early in the second period that led to a counter by Pantaleon off a pass from Delaney Hook for a 5-0 lead.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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