menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strü-ˌwāt 
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
Examples of menstruate in a Sentence
She began menstruating at the age of 12.
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Studies show that 2% to 6% of people who menstruate between the ages of 14 and 16 meet the criteria for PMDD.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
When does menstruation start? U.S. children who menstruate are most likely to get their first period around the age of 12, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Up to 20% of people using hormonal IUDs stop menstruating within a year after the IUD placement, which is a benefit to some.10
Ultimately, choosing between IUD types is a personal decision made between you and a healthcare provider.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, someone who has had their uterus removed but not their ovaries won’t be menstruating.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
When does menstruation start? U.S. children who menstruate are most likely to get their first period around the age of 12, according to research published in JAMA Pediatrics.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
Up to 20% of people using hormonal IUDs stop menstruating within a year after the IUD placement, which is a benefit to some.10
Ultimately, choosing between IUD types is a personal decision made between you and a healthcare provider.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, someone who has had their uterus removed but not their ovaries won’t be menstruating.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for menstruate
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“Menstruate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstruate. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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menstruate
verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt
ˈmen-ˌstrāt
: to undergo menstruation
Medical Definition
menstruate
intransitive verb
men·stru·ate
ˈmen(t)-strə-ˌwāt, ˈmen-ˌstrāt
menstruated; menstruating
: to undergo menstruation
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