Menstruation

usgb/ˌmenstruˈeɪʃn/
noun

The process in a woman's body when blood and tissue from her uterus come out from her body. It usually happens once a month.

She realized that her menstruation had started when she saw blood in her underwear.
Visual representation of "menstruation" - The process in a woman's body when blood and tissue from her uterus come out from her body. It usually happens once a month.

Often appears as...

  • start menstruation
  • menstruation cycle
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Cultural Sensitivity

Menstruation is a personal topic. Discuss it respectfully and understand some cultures handle this subject differently.

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Is it appropriate to talk about menstruation here?
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Frequency Variation

While typically monthly, everyone's body is different, and menstruation can vary in frequency and duration.

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Her menstruation schedule has been irregular lately.
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Euphemisms

Many euphemisms like 'on the rag' or 'Aunt Flo' exist for menstruation, reflecting its intimate nature.

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She's on her period, or as some say, 'Aunt Flo is visiting.'
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