Synonyms of menstruation

menstruation

noun

ˌmen(t)-strü-ˈwā-shən 

as in period

an occurrence of menstruating

a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

Synonyms & Similar Words

• period
• menses
• monthlies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of menstruation

The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, when progesterone dominates, appetite climbs, energy drops and PMS symptoms peak in the days before menstruation. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Once testing confirmed a viable path forward, Kenny had to reduce his testosterone dosage to a quarter of its usual amount and stop taking the blocker that had prevented both menstruation and pregnancy. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

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