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Recent Examples of menstruation
As menstruation winds down, women's levels of estrogen and progesterone drop.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Failures to implement the laws intended to protect women are reinforced by the taboos around menstruation, said Omer, which limit public discussion.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Studies have found that embarrassment around menstruation remains common, with many girls reporting anxiety about leaks, staining or being noticed by peers.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Failures to implement the laws intended to protect women are reinforced by the taboos around menstruation, said Omer, which limit public discussion.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for menstruation
period
Noun
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Sullivan lined up for a corner kick on the far side of the field with 62 seconds left in the second overtime period of a scoreless game.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
15 May 2026
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Ducks coach Joel Quenneville replaced Terry, who has been playing hurt for the last few months, with Beckett Sennecke to start the second period.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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