Menstruate

usgb/ˈmenstrueɪt/
verb

When a woman or female animal regularly discharges blood and tissue from the uterus, typically every month from puberty until menopause, except if pregnant.

Most girls begin to menstruate around the age of 12.
Visual representation of "menstruate" - When a woman or female animal regularly discharges blood and tissue from the uterus, typically every month from puberty until menopause, except if pregnant

Often appears as...

  • begin to menstruate
  • regularly menstruate
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Cultural Sensitivity

The topic of menstruation can be private or sensitive in many cultures, so use the word respectfully.

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She took a day off for health reasons; she's menstruating.
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Gender Awareness

Be aware that not only women menstruate; transgender men and non-binary people may also menstruate.

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Alex is taking testosterone but still menstruates occasionally.
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Biological Process

Menstruation is a natural biological process, not an illness or problem.

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My biology class taught me how menstruation is a part of the reproductive cycle.
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