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menstruation

[men-stroo-ey-shuhn, -strey-] / ˌmɛn struˈeɪ ʃən, -ˈstreɪ- /


NOUN
monthly women's state
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From menstruation mishaps to a meditation on old age, and the challenges faced by Arab-Israelis in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks, one Oscars category is nothing if not varied.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

The film addresses stigma surrounding menstruation and includes biologically accurate descriptions; educational groups have screened it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Early onset of menstruation, late menopause, or not having children also increase risk.

From Science Daily • Jan. 20, 2026

Women say that unlike menstruation and pregnancy, guidance from doctors about menopause can be hard to come by, so they often struggle to find the source of their ailments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 11, 2025

The only encouraging event was the reappearance of Masvita’s menstruation.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer