menstrual cycle
noun
: the cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next
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People in this study took 25 drops of thyme essential oil every six hours for two menstrual cycles.
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Less Breast Soreness Breast tenderness is often due to hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
The new guidelines also do not accommodate students who experience menstrual cycles, the petition adds.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 14 Oct. 2024
In women, low testosterone can also affect menstrual cycles and the frequency of periods.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
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Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
Less Breast Soreness Breast tenderness is often due to hormonal fluctuations associated with the menstrual cycle.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024
The new guidelines also do not accommodate students who experience menstrual cycles, the petition adds.
—Alexcia Negrete, Orange County Register, 14 Oct. 2024
In women, low testosterone can also affect menstrual cycles and the frequency of periods.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Menstrual cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual%20cycle. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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