menstrual cycle

noun

: the cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next

Examples of menstrual cycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some women rotate stacks based on menstrual cycle phase or wearable data like heart rate variability. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Some users rotate their choices by weekday, travel schedule or menstrual cycle phase, borrowing techniques from biohacking culture. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Not because every symptom signals a diagnosis, but because recognizing when something is off with your menstrual cycle can open the door to support, clarity and treatment options. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 14 July 2026

In reproductive health, this has led to wearable devices that measure basal body temperature overnight and capture longer-term temperature patterns associated with menstrual cycle changes. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for menstrual cycle

• recycle
• motorcycle

Kids Definition

menstrual cycle

noun

: the complete cycle of bodily changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next

Medical Definition

menstrual cycle

noun

: the whole cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next