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menses

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as in menstruation

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Unlike the inner lining of the uterus, endometriosis tissue doesn’t leave the body during menstruation, and cysts and adhesions can sometimes develop.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Always Discreet shares a name with P&G’s menstruation product,s but remains one of the younger brands in the company’s portfolio.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

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Trout has spent his entire 16-year career with the Angels, a period that has coincided with one of the worst stretches in franchise history.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Avoid jumping or diving in warm freshwater during periods of high water temperatures and low water levels.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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