menstrual cycle

noun

: the cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next

Examples of menstrual cycle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In people of reproductive age who have ovaries, ovulation occurs in the middle of an average monthly menstrual cycle. —Corey Whelan, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024

Menopause: This is the natural phase of menstruation that causes your ovarian, estrogen, and progesterone production to decrease significantly, gradually making menstrual cycles less regular and eventually leading to the end of the menstrual cycle. —Laura Schober, Health, 5 Oct. 2024

Breastfeeding plays a role in how/when a menstrual cycle comes back. —R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 8 Oct. 2024

Part of the problem, the authors note, is that the study ignored some variables that are known to influence HRV, like alcohol intake, illness, and menstrual cycle. —Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 19 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1912, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

menstrual cycle

noun

: the complete cycle of bodily changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next

Medical Definition

menstrual cycle

noun

: the whole cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next