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    menstruation

    US /ˌmɛnstruˈeʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌmenstruˈeɪʃn/

    C2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounMonthly discharge of blood from the uterus
    The semen begins to appear in males and to be emitted at the same time of life that the catamenia begin to flow in females--Aristotle

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    Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma

    09:31Evolution Can't Explain Your Grandma
    • Now, it's true that other mammals don't experience menopause in the way humans do, because menopause for us specifically refers to when menstruation ends, and most other species don't menstruate in the first place.

      Now, it's true that other mammals don't experience menopause in the way humans do, because menopause for us specifically refers to when menstruation ends, and most other species don't menstruate in the first place.

    • specifically refers to when menstruation ends,

      specifically refers to when menstruation ends,

    B2

    Your Menstrual Cycle Is More Than Just Your Period

    10:26Your Menstrual Cycle Is More Than Just Your Period
    • There are four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, aka the period, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.

      There are four phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, aka the period, the follicular phase, ovulation, and the luteal phase.

    • And it all starts on that first day of menstruation, which is also when the follicular phase begins.

      And it all starts on that first day of menstruation, which is also when the follicular phase begins.

    B2

    Do Periods Actually Make Women Moody? Ft. iiSuperwomanii

    05:34Do Periods Actually Make Women Moody? Ft. iiSuperwomanii
    • that it's menstruation (or the period itself) that causes these hormonal changes. PMS can

      that it's menstruation (or the period itself) that causes these hormonal changes. PMS can

    • But many aren't even aware that PMS can occur so much earlier than the period, as contemporary culture perpetuates the myth that it's menstruation or the period itself that causes these hormonal changes.

      But many aren't even aware that PMS can occur so much earlier than the period, as contemporary culture perpetuates the myth that it's menstruation or the period itself that causes these hormonal changes.

    B2

    The science of menstruation in 10 minutes | Dr. Jen Gunter

    10:51The science of menstruation in 10 minutes | Dr. Jen Gunter
    • Blood, the Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation.

      Blood, the Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation.

    • and my latest book is *Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation*.

      and my latest book is *Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Mythology of Menstruation*.

    B2

    Animation E1, 4.1 Interaction of hormones in the menstrual cycle

    03:09Animation E1, 4.1 Interaction of hormones in the menstrual cycle
    • At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, the thickened uterine lining breaks down and menstruation occurs.

      At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, the thickened uterine lining breaks down and menstruation occurs.

    • At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, the thickened uterine lining breaks down and menstruation occurs.

      At the beginning of the menstrual cycle, the thickened uterine lining breaks down and menstruation occurs.

    B2

    How much do men know about periods? - #JustATampon

    06:44How much do men know about periods? - #JustATampon
    • Stigma around talking about menstruation is the bigger issue than the tampon. No periods,

      Stigma around talking about menstruation is the bigger issue than the tampon. No periods,

    • no babies. No babies, no future. So how important is it to understand about menstruation?

      no babies. No babies, no future. So how important is it to understand about menstruation?

    B1

    Things Women Don’t Know About Their Periods

    01:50Things Women Don’t Know About Their Periods
    • Cycles can vary in length from 21 to 35 days and are typically longer during the first few years of menstruation,

      Cycles can vary in length from 21 to 35 days and are typically longer during the first few years of menstruation,

    • first few years of menstruation

      first few years of menstruation

    B1

    The Camp Gyno

    01:47The Camp Gyno
    • Listen up ladies... menstruation demonstration!

      Listen up ladies... menstruation demonstration!

    • Menstruation demonstration!

      Menstruation demonstration!

    B1

    The Science of 'Plan B' - Emergency Contraception

    02:47The Science of 'Plan B' - Emergency Contraception
    • If the egg isn't fertilized in this time, it begins to dissolve and is shed away with the uterine lining during menstruation.

      If the egg isn't fertilized in this time, it begins to dissolve and is shed away with the uterine lining during menstruation.

    • begins to dissolve and is shed away with the uterine lining during menstruation.

      begins to dissolve and is shed away with the uterine lining during menstruation.

    B2

    THE SEX TALK: 10 TIPS!

    05:15THE SEX TALK: 10 TIPS!
    • Masturbation, menstruation, sexual orientation and gender identity, healthy relationships, abusive relationships, rape, sexual assault, readiness for sex, safer sex, sexual pleasure, communication, consent, how to respect your partner's body, objectification, body image, self-esteem, and

      Masturbation, menstruation, sexual orientation and gender identity, healthy relationships, abusive relationships, rape, sexual assault, readiness for sex, safer sex, sexual pleasure, communication, consent, how to respect your partner's body, objectification, body image, self-esteem, and

    • Masturbation, menstruation, sexual orientation

      Masturbation, menstruation, sexual orientation

    B1