menstrual period
Uterine lining shedding
A menstrual period is the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus, occurring in women and girls of reproductive age who are not pregnant.
Often shortened to just period: I got my period, She's on her period.
The cycle typically runs 21 to 35 days, with bleeding lasting several days.
Involuntary muscle tightening
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- premenstrual syndromeCyclical pre-period symptoms
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
mood swings · fatigue · headache · backache · breast tenderness · irritability · nausea · acne
Blood loss from injury
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
menopause · regularity · amenorrhea · cycle tracking · moon cycle · monthly · recurrence
Female reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterine liningInner womb tissue
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
- eggReproductive cell in shell
ovum · cervix · vagina · fallopian tubes · shedding · secretory phase · implantation · fertility
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
Internal menstrual absorbents
- padsCushioned protective layers
- sanitary napkinsAbsorbent menstrual protection
- panty linersThin feminine hygiene pads
- cloth padsTextile absorbent layers
Mark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- red tentShelter in scarlet hue
- coming of ageReaching adult status
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- premenstrual syndromeCyclical pre-period symptoms
bloating · mood swings · fatigue · headache · backache · breast tenderness · irritability · nausea · acne · water retention
bleeding
Blood loss from injury
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- spottingPerceiving or identifying visually
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
menarche · menopause · regularity · amenorrhea · cycle tracking · moon cycle · monthly · recurrence
uterus
Female reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterine liningInner womb tissue
- ovariesEgg-producing organs
egg · ovum · cervix · vagina · fallopian tubes · shedding · secretory phase · implantation · fertility · conception
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- gonadotropinHormone stimulating reproductive glands
tampons
Internal menstrual absorbents
- padsCushioned protective layers
- sanitary napkinsAbsorbent menstrual protection
- panty linersThin feminine hygiene pads
cloth pads · applicator · absorbency · wings
stigma
Mark of dishonor
- tabooCultural or social prohibition
- red tentShelter in scarlet hue
- coming of ageReaching adult status
menstrual periodpregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
gestation · amenorrhea · ovulation · conception · implantation
menstrual periodmenopause
End of fertility
amenorrhea · postmenopause · prepubescence · childhood · infancy
menstrual, menstruate, menstruating, menstruation, menses, period, periods, periodic, periodical