menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strü-ˌwāt 
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
Examples of menstruate in a Sentence
She began menstruating at the age of 12.
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All menstruating women will experience menopause and will spent more than one-third of their lives in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause collectively.
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Some people are at higher risk of low iron, such as pregnant people, menstruating people, people who don't eat meat, and children.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
People who menstruate: Heavy bleeding during menstruation can contribute to IDA.
Infants and children: Rapid growth increases iron needs.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
There, her body continued to grow and develop and even began menstruating.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eva Epker, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Some people are at higher risk of low iron, such as pregnant people, menstruating people, people who don't eat meat, and children.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
People who menstruate: Heavy bleeding during menstruation can contribute to IDA.
Infants and children: Rapid growth increases iron needs.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
There, her body continued to grow and develop and even began menstruating.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Menstruate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstruate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
: to undergo menstruation
Medical Definition
menstruate
intransitive verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt, ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
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