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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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Menopause is marked by the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle, which occurs after 12 consecutive months without a period.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 24 Jan. 2025
These platforms consider factors such as menstrual cycles, hormonal fluctuations, and biomechanics, enabling athletes to optimize performance and reach their full potential.
—Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Hormonal imbalances that result in irregular menstrual cycles, hormonal disorders, and loss of fertility, particularly in women.
—Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Florida school officials in 2023 weighed tracking students’ menstrual cycles, a proposal that was ultimately scrapped following widespread opposition.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
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First Known Use
1912, in the meaning defined above
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“Menstrual cycle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual%20cycle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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
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