Menstruation

/ˌmɛnstruˈeɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina, occurring in the female body.

Many young women experience discomfort during menstruation.

The period during which such discharge occurs, commonly referred to as a woman's period.

She noted that her menstruation usually lasts about five days.

The physiological process associated with the female reproductive cycle.

Menstruation is a natural part of the reproductive cycle for women of childbearing age.

From Latin 'menstruatio', from 'mensis' meaning month.

on one's period

experiencing menstruation.

menstrual cramps

painful sensations felt in the lower abdomen during menstruation.

PMS

pre-menstrual syndrome, refers to symptoms experienced before menstruation.

ovulation

The process of releasing an egg from the ovary.

endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus that thickens in preparation for a possible pregnancy.

menopause

The time in a woman's life when menstruation permanently stops.

Aunt Flo

She's feeling down because Aunt Flo has come to visit.

Red tide

I'm on the red tide right now, not feeling my best.

Shark week

I need to stock up, shark week has arrived.