menstruations
Uterine lining sheddings
Menstruations is the plural of menstruation, the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus that occurs in women and some other female mammals during their reproductive years.
The plural form appears in medical or clinical contexts discussing multiple cycles or episodes: Her menstruations have been irregular since the surgery.
Spans of time
- cyclesRecurring sequences of events
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- uterineOf the womb
hormones · endometrium · shedding · flow · cramping · fertility · reproductive · menarche
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- headachesPains in the skull
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
- backachePain along spine
tenderness · mood swings · irritability · nausea · acne · cravings · discomfort · pain
Departure from standard
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
- PCOSHormonal disorder, multiple ovarian cysts
fibroids · anemia · heavy bleeding · tracking · gynecologist · diagnosis · treatment · contraception
Cushioned protective layers
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- linersInner coverings or vessels
- absorbencyCapacity to soak up
sanitary · napkins · applicators · wings · overnight · leakproof · reusable · disposable
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- isolationComplete separation from others
- impuritySubstance degrading another's quality
celebration · red tent · puberty · womanhood · secrecy · shame · euphemisms · education
periods
Spans of time
uterine · hormones · endometrium · shedding · flow · cramping · fertility · reproductive · menarche · menopause
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
backache · tenderness · mood swings · irritability · nausea · acne · cravings · discomfort · pain · heaviness
irregularity
Departure from standard
- amenorrheaLack of menstruation
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- endometriosisDisplaced uterine tissue condition
PCOS · fibroids · anemia · heavy bleeding · tracking · gynecologist · diagnosis · treatment · contraception · hormonal
pads
Cushioned protective layers
absorbency · sanitary · napkins · applicators · wings · overnight · leakproof · reusable · disposable · organic cotton
taboo
Cultural or social prohibition
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- isolationComplete separation from others
impurity · celebration · red tent · puberty · womanhood · secrecy · shame · euphemisms · education · awareness
menstruationspregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
gestation · conception · amenorrhea · implantation · fertilization
menstruationsmenopause
End of fertility
prepubescence · postmenopause · childhood · infancy · climacteric