menstruation

[ men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey- ]

noun

1. the periodic discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the uterus, occurring approximately monthly from puberty to menopause in nonpregnant women and females of other primate species.
2. the period of menstruating.

menstruation

/ ˈmɛnstrʊəs; ˌmɛnstrʊˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the approximately monthly discharge of blood and cellular debris from the uterus by nonpregnant women from puberty to the menopause Also calledmenses Nontechnical nameperiod

menstruation

/ mĕn′stro̅o̅-ā′shən /

1. The monthly flow of blood from the uterus beginning at puberty in girls and other female primates.
2. Also called menses
3. See also menstrual cycle

menstruation

1. The periodic discharge of the blood -enriched lining of the uterus through the vagina . Menstruation marks the end of one menstrual cycle and the beginning of another.

Derived Forms

• menstruous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of menstruation¹

First recorded in 1770–80; menstruate + -ion

Example Sentences

The study found that the individualized algorithm of Natural Cycles shows a higher accuracy of predicting the fertile window compared to calendar-based FAMs like the Rhythm Method and Standard Days Method that rely solely on the date of menstruation.

From Time

When we first started out, very few companies were talking about nixing the stigmas and taboos around menstruation.

From Fortune

Some jurisdictions in the United States are moving the same way, but there’s more to be done in making menstruation fair.

From Popular-Science

In light of Scotland’s decision, other countries, including the US, may need to assess how they can reduce the burden of menstruation.

From Popular-Science

Menopause, like menstruation, is often talked about in whispers.

From Outside Online

Later studies showed that only gaining weight and the return of natural menstruation help improve bone density.

From The Daily Beast

“Women are bringing menstruation out of the closet,” Starita added.

From The Daily Beast

Continuous contraception that prevents menstruation can also prevent migraines.

From The Daily Beast

When menstruation attacks—according to any generic pre-teen girl—all nightmares become reality.

From The Daily Beast

Low rates of cervical cancer are about genetics—they have nothing to do with menstruation.

From The Daily Beast

Even in normal menstruation there is often a marked physiological excitation which affects the entire person.

From Project Gutenberg

Dysmenorrhoea, difficult or obstructed menstruation, is a term used for menstruation accompanied by pain.

From Project Gutenberg

At the end of the childbearing period menstruation gradually ceases.

From Project Gutenberg

Menstruation may aggravate goitre, uterine fibroid tumours, skin diseases, and affections of the blood vessels.

From Project Gutenberg

A reparative period of about four days follows, and then a period of quiescence until the next menstruation commences.

From Project Gutenberg