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an occurrence of menstruating a first menstruation can be somewhat scary for girls who are unprepared

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Recent Examples of menstruation The expert celeb stylist, working with the likes of Justin Bieber, Karlie Kloss and Olivia Wilde, has been using her fashion expertise to create an accessible, sustainable menstruation product, while addressing period poverty with her brand The Period Co., which launched in 2020. Emily Burns, WWD, 13 Aug. 2024 Half of the American electorate–indeed, half the world’s population–copes with menstruation. Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024 These genes are crucial for the formation and proper function of egg cells, which includes monthly ovulation and menstruation. Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 6 Aug. 2024 Related article Kids are starting menstruation earlier, study shows. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for menstruation 

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“Menstruation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/menstruation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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