menses

Definition of mensesnext
as in menstruation

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Noun
  • Why Sleep Changes Across Your Cycle Sleep quality tends to drop around menstruation as falling estrogen and progesterone blunt melatonin and cortisol rhythms.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
  • Eating guidance for cycle syncing focuses on iron during menstruation, lighter foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory choices in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal stretch for PMS support.
    Allison Palmer June 8, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026
Noun
  • Your cancellation goes into effect at the end of your current subscription period.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
  • That's the same day the DOJ faces a hearing in the Virginia case that could decide whether the fund is legally blocked for a longer period of time, as lawsuits continue to unfold.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 5 June 2026
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“Menses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menses. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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