menstrual period

noun

: the time when a woman menstruates each month

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Participants were classified as pre-, peri-, or post-menopausal based on self-reports of their last menstrual period. — Cathy Nelson, Health, 26 May 2026 The test, which also analyzes data such as weight, height, last menstrual period, and hormone levels, identifies patterns and predicts outcomes that a standard blood test cannot. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026 For women who are more than 10 years from their final menstrual period, starting hormone therapy may increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. — Genevieve Hofmann, The Conversation, 18 Nov. 2025 Menopause occurs when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without a menstrual period, and the average age in the United States is around 52. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for menstrual period

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“Menstrual period.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual%20period. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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