menstruation Definition
men·strua·tion (men′stro̵̅o̅ ā′s̸hən, men strā′s̸hən)
noun
the menses; menstrual flow or a menstrual period
Etymology: ML menstruatio
menstruation Synonyms
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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