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

Women who have a restricted diet and may not get enough iron-rich foods, those who have absorption issues or those who have particularly heavy menstrual cycles may be more likely to have lower iron levels. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class, which required female students to disclose the length of their menstrual cycles to make up swim days. — Heath Kalb, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026

The guidelines that were pulled two weeks ago also provided guidance that female service members be asked about fatigue and disrupted menstrual cycles that could be associated ​with hormonal dysregulation. — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

What began as a way to count how many steps a person took in a day can now track and provide insights into your sleep schedule, menstrual cycle, stress levels and heart health. — Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 17 Sep. 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