menstruated
Experienced monthly cycle
Menstruated is the past tense of menstruate, meaning to discharge blood and tissue from the uterus as part of the monthly cycle.
The process typically begins in adolescence and continues until menopause: She first menstruated at twelve.
I hadn't menstruated in months and suspected I was pregnant.
Punctuation ending sentences
- monthlyOccurring each lunar cycle
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
shedding · hormonal · cycle · flow · spotting · regularity · irregular · amenorrhea
Egg discharge from ovary
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
hormones · menarche · luteal · follicular · ovaries · reproductive · fertility · ovum
Cushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- sanitaryFree of harmful microbes
- linersInner coverings or vessels
- pantylinersThin absorbent underwear inserts
wings · cups · discs · absorbent · leakproof · overnight · reusable · disposable
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- pubertySexual development stage
- womanhoodAdult female state
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
ritual · seclusion · celebration · coming-of-age · euphemism · secrecy · shame · empowerment
period
Punctuation ending sentences
bloating · shedding · hormonal · cycle · flow · spotting · regularity · irregular · amenorrhea · dysmenorrhea
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
progesterone · hormones · menarche · luteal · follicular · ovaries · reproductive · fertility · ovum · endocrine
pads
Cushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- sanitaryFree of harmful microbes
- linersInner coverings or vessels
pantyliners · wings · cups · discs · absorbent · leakproof · overnight · reusable · disposable · applicator
taboo
Cultural or social prohibition
menarche · ritual · seclusion · celebration · coming-of-age · euphemism · secrecy · shame · empowerment · education