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menstruation Definition

men·strua·tion (men′stro̵̅o̅ ās̸hən, men strās̸hən)

noun

the menses; menstrual flow or a menstrual period

Etymology: ML menstruatio

menstruation Synonyms

menstruation

n.

period, menses, bleeding, discharge, the curse*, monthlies*.

menstruation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • precede: Some patients are almost immobilized during the 2 to 3 days preceding menstruation.
  • resume: Modern treatments prescribe the herb to combat PMS and to help women resume normal menstruation after using birth control pills.
  • induce: This is why women with PCOS typically receive treatment to induce menstruation.
  • regulate: It helps to regulate menstruation and can be used for after childbirth pain, high blood pressure, traumatic injuries, and chronic appendicitis.
  • start: Primary amenorrhea is not having started menstruation by the age of 16, even tho other signs of puberty are present.
  • call: This phase, which lasts only about 4-5 days, is called menstruation.

Adjective modifier

  • irregular: Irregular menstruation can lead to confusion over the timing of oral contraception or anxiety over unplanned pregnancy.
  • painful: It is also used to treat sunstroke and painful menstruation.
  • heavy: Do not use the slant board if you are pregnant, or have high blood pressure, stomach ulcers or heavy menstruation.
  • normal: Establishment of normal menstruation has been observed within 3 months of commencing treatment.
  • regular: The commonest problem was regular menstruation, which occurred in 12 women ( 8 % ).
  • first: These are the first menstruation, the first sexual experience and the act of giving birth.

Modifies a noun

  • cycle: Question 3 a ) What happens at around day 14 of the menstruation cycle?
  • period: Had they really never been in the presence of a woman, say their housekeeper, during her menstruation period?
  • and/or: Treatment is continued until menstruation and/or ovulation has normalized.
  • stop: During pregnancy it is usually not necessary to consume extra iron because absorption increases and menstruation stops.

Preposition: in

woman: The pills could eventually be used to stop menstruation in women with endometriosis, or very painful periods.

Preposition: for

month: This decoction is then taken daily during the period of menstruation for three consecutive months to supposedly cause sterility for three to four years.

Preposition: by

age: Primary amenorrhea is not having started menstruation by the age of 16, even tho other signs of puberty are present.

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