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 Mood swings, irritability, headaches, acne, and cramps are some of the most common symptoms suffered by women during the week leading up to menstruation. María Quiles, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025 Its initial genesis is not totally clear—but one prominent theory suggests that bits of endometrium (the inside lining of the uterus) shed during menstruation can flow backward through the fallopian tubes and leak into the pelvis. Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025 Folate provides fertility and pregnancy support, while iron helps replenish what is lost during menstruation. Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 18 Apr. 2025 Fast forward to today and menstruation is no longer a topic that is hidden in the shadows. Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for menstruation
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period
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  • The center got the rebound past Woll to give the Panthers an insurance goal 7:18 into the second period.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
  • Hershey keeper Hunter Shepard saw only 13 shots through two periods and stopped them all.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2025

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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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