menstruate
Have a period
To menstruate is to discharge blood and tissue from the uterus through the vagina, a process occurring roughly monthly in females of reproductive age who are not pregnant.
The noun is menstruation; the adjective is menstrual: menstrual cramps, the menstrual cycle.
Informally, a woman who is menstruating has her period.
Egg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
uterine · ovary · follicular · luteal · menarche · menopause · endocrine · gonadotropin
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
- ritesFormal ceremonial acts
- seclusionVoluntary withdrawal from society
purity · impurity · ceremony · celebration · euphemism · silence · shame · empowerment
Date-tracking system
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
ovulation · regularity · irregular · rhythm · monthly · premenstrual · late · early
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- painBodily or emotional distress
- discomfortMild physical or mental distress
headache · fatigue · irritability · backache · nausea · cravings · acne · cramping
Natural planetary satellite
- lunarOf the moon
- monthlyOccurring each lunar cycle
- synodicRelating to orbital alignments
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
tides · rhythm · ancient · folklore · mythology · synchrony · celestial · waxing
Cushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- pantylinersThin absorbent underwear inserts
- discFlat circular object
- applicatorTool for applying substances
absorbency · wings · overnight · reusable · disposable · insertion · changing · disposal
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
endometrium · uterine · ovary · follicular · luteal · menarche · menopause · endocrine · gonadotropin · ovum
taboo
Cultural or social prohibition
seclusion · purity · impurity · ceremony · celebration · euphemism · silence · shame · empowerment · education
calendar
Date-tracking system
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- phasesDistinct periods in sequence
- follicularPertaining to follicles
luteal · ovulation · regularity · irregular · rhythm · monthly · premenstrual · late · early · missed
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
discomfort · headache · fatigue · irritability · backache · nausea · cravings · acne · cramping · clotting
moon
Natural planetary satellite
phases · tides · rhythm · ancient · folklore · mythology · synchrony · celestial · waxing · waning
pads
Cushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- pantylinersThin absorbent underwear inserts
- discFlat circular object
applicator · absorbency · wings · overnight · reusable · disposable · insertion · changing · disposal
- menstrual cycleMonthly female reproductive process
- menstrual padAbsorbent feminine hygiene product
- menstrual crampsPainful uterine contractions during menstruation
- menstrual cupInsertable feminine hygiene device
- menstrual periodMonthly uterine bleeding
- menstrual bloodUterine lining shed monthly
menstruation, menstrual, menstruating, menstruated, menstruates, menstruations