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Synonyms of menstruation

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

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The first known use of menstruation was in 1686

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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 29 Nov. 2020.

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