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 Women often report worsened IBS symptoms during menstruation due to hormonal fluctuations. Sarah Jividen, Health, 30 Dec. 2024 As one of Jeff Arcuri’s openers at the Beacon Theater, Jensen had the crowd screaming with laughter over a wild bit on the realities of menstruation. 4. Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024 Education Several education bills were signed into law this year, ranging from rules to protect young people from being outed against their will to rules that require elementary schools to offer free menstruation products. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 27 Dec. 2024 The Four Phases of Your Menstrual Cycle The menstrual cycle starts on the first day of your period, also known as menses or menstruation. Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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