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 Genetic differences, menstruation, sleep quality, certain health conditions like diabetes or hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle factors (say, chronic stress or limited physical activity) may play a role as well, to name a few others. Caroline Tien, SELF, 12 Mar. 2025 As these two examples illustrate, depictions of menstruation on TV and in movies can vary greatly in terms of tone and the potential takeaway. Melissa Willets, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025 Some people experience it episodically, like at the start of menstruation, and dietary tweaks can help relieve it; other times, antibiotics are necessary. Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025 Perimenopause typically occurs about three to 10 years before menopause, a day that marks one year without menstruation and signals the end of a woman’s reproductive life. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025 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 9 Apr. 2025.

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