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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
Examples of menstrual cycle in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Short menstrual cycle could be linked to early menopause
Eating disorders rise at puberty, menopause.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 22 Feb. 2024
Federal law bars medical providers from sharing health data without a patient's consent but doesn't prevent digital tech companies from tracking menstrual cycles or an individual's location and selling it to data brokers.
—Geoff Mulvihill The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 18 Feb. 2024
These gadgets go the extra mile, tracking blood oxygen levels, overseeing steps and fitness levels, taking ECGs, following menstrual cycles, allowing for emotion tracking, and more.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 9 Oct. 2023
Livia is an individual, wearable electrical micro-pulsing unit that blocks pain signals to reduce pain associated with the menstrual cycle.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 21 Feb. 2024
Some people experience menstruation gingivitis as hormones rise and fall during the menstrual cycle.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Feb. 2024
As a quick refresher: Your menstrual cycle, which lasts for about 28 days, is made up of two different stages—the first is the follicular phase, and the second is the luteal phase.
—Ayana Underwood, SELF, 9 Feb. 2024
These sensors help track fluctuations in body temperature to more accurately track heat strain and predict the current phase (menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal) of the menstrual cycle.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
Wearers can also monitor their sleep stages, calories burned, heart rate, blood oxygen, respiration, menstrual cycle and pregnancy data.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2024
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Word History
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 18 Mar. 2024.
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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