Thesaurus results for MENSTRUATION

menstruation

noun

ˌmen(t)-strü-ˈwā-shən

Definition of menstruation next

as in period

an occurrence of menstruating a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

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Recent Examples of menstruation Iron Deficiency With menstruation, the body loses blood and iron, increasing the risk of iron deficiency. —

Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026 Virgin Galactic to test menstruation in space Virgin Galactic has announced a spaceflight planned for 2027 that the company claims will be the first research mission to study menstruation in microgravity. —

Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2026 In Nepal, where menstruation stigma still leads some women and girls to be banished to mud huts during their periods, reusable cups have been life-changing. —

Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Understanding Moderate to Severe Pain in Endometriosis Some level of cramping can be expected during menstruation. —

Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstruation

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period

Noun

Irwin will observe the section’s sit-out period for transfers, Ellinghouse said.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 June 2026
This establishes a baseline for each user by monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, blood oxygen levels and other physiological signals during sleep over a seven-day period.

— David Phelan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026