menstrual period

noun

: the time when a woman menstruates each month

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For instance, in Indiana and Iowa, lethal fetal anomaly exceptions (when the fetus is unlikely to survive outside the womb or will die shortly after birth) are only applicable up to 22 weeks from an individual's last menstrual period. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 Menopause is defined as going 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period. Jess Cording, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 The estrogen-cardiovascular link explained Menopause, defined as 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years and typically occurs between ages 45 to 55. Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025 The team looked at various health outcomes—including fatigue levels and how much each person bled during their menstrual period—that were recorded during seven annual medical appointments. Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for menstrual period

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“Menstrual period.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual%20period. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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