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

The condition leads to hormone depletion in both men and women, but in women that loss of estrogen means disrupted menstrual cycles, loss of immune system function, weaker bones, and of course, negative effects on performance for all. —Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025

Across 852 menstrual cycles, researchers recorded 80 lower-limb injuries, 11 of which occurred during menstrual bleeding days. —Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025

A number of factors have been correlated to the issue including the difference in women having looser knee ligament, their menstrual cycle, and wearing cleats designed around men’s physiology. —Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025

Typically, a patient and provider will closely monitor the patient’s menstrual cycle to identify potential abnormalities. —Emma Kennedy, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025

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