menses

noun

Definition of mensesnext
as in menstruation

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  1. menstruation
  2. period
Noun
  • Women are more likely than men to have iron deficiency because of the loss of blood that comes with menstruation.
    — Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Starting menstruation before 12, reaching menopause after 55, having a first pregnancy after 30 or never having been pregnant can also raise risk.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of menstruation
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  • People heading into the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period with plans to sign up for insurance should expect a variety of changes in 2027, including higher premiums and fewer coverage options.
    — Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Willis, meanwhile, was lights out in the period, completing 77% of his passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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