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

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Recent Examples on the Web Normal variation in blood flow during menstruation is the most prevalent cause of pink discharge. Wendy Wisner, Health, 13 Sep. 2024 Endometrial cancer occurs in the uterine lining, also called the endometrium, which is shed monthly during menstruation. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Sep. 2024 While many women associate menopause with the cessation of menstruation, perimenopause is all about inconsistency. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024 Menopause is marked by the end of menstruation and a myriad of physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flashes, migraines, difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness, low libido, weight fluctuations, and more. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for menstruation 

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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.

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