time of the month
Monthly hormonal event
Time of the month is a euphemism for menstruation, referring to the roughly monthly cycle of a woman's period: She's cranky—must be that time of the month.
The phrase allows speakers to allude to menstruation without naming it directly, though it can sound patronizing when used to dismiss a woman's mood or behavior.
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- migraineSevere neurological head pain
mood swings · fatigue · breast tenderness · backache · irritability · headache · nausea · acne
Punctuation ending sentences
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
- padsCushioned protective layers
menstrual cup · PMS · bloating · sanitary napkin · menstrual cycle · flow · spotting · heavy flow
Egg discharge from ovary
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
progesterone · hormones · fertility · reproductive · ovary · uterus · menarche · endocrine
Euphemism for menstruation
- code redUrgent crisis designation
- shark weekTelevision event about ocean predators
- visitorShort-term guest
- the curseInvoked supernatural harm
cramps
Involuntary muscle tightening
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- PMSPre-period symptom cluster
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
migraine · mood swings · fatigue · breast tenderness · backache · irritability · headache · nausea · acne · cravings
period
Punctuation ending sentences
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
- tamponsInternal menstrual absorbents
pads · menstrual cup · PMS · bloating · sanitary napkin · menstrual cycle · flow · spotting · heavy flow · menses
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
estrogen · progesterone · hormones · fertility · reproductive · ovary · uterus · menarche · endocrine · puberty
Aunt Flo
Euphemism for menstruation
- code redUrgent crisis designation
- shark weekTelevision event about ocean predators
- visitorShort-term guest
the curse · red tent · on the rag · women's troubles · red flag
time of the monthpregnancy
Carrying developing offspring
expecting · with child · menopause · amenorrhea · gestation
time, month, monthly, timely, months, untimely, menstruation