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menstruation

noun

ˌmen(t)-strü-ˈwā-shən

Definition of menstruation

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 One new mission is setting out to study menstruation in microgravity for the first time ever. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 June 2026 Current phase-specific guidance points to iron-rich foods during menstruation to replace losses, lighter liver-supporting foods in the follicular phase, anti-inflammatory foods in the luteal phase and magnesium and B6 in the late luteal phase for PMS support. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 The luteal phase covers days 15 through 28, when progesterone dominates, appetite climbs, energy drops and PMS symptoms peak in the days before menstruation. — Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 Iron Deficiency With menstruation, the body loses blood and iron, increasing the risk of iron deficiency. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstruation

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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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