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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People who menstruate: Heavy bleeding during menstruation can contribute to IDA.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
There, her body continued to grow and develop and even began menstruating.
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Studies show that 2% to 6% of people who menstruate between the ages of 14 and 16 meet the criteria for PMDD.
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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
Studies show that 2% to 6% of people who menstruate between the ages of 14 and 16 meet the criteria for PMDD.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
When does menstruation start? U.S. children who menstruate are most likely to get their first period around the age of 12, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Menstruate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstruate. Accessed 21 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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