menstrual cycle

noun

Definition of menstrual cycle

: the cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next

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Its symptoms are exclusive to the second half of the menstrual cycle. Sara Twogood, Quartz, "The science behind why you crave carbs when you’re on your period," 7 Aug. 2019 Girls who start their menstrual cycle often leave school because the schools don’t have toilets or hygiene products. Deanna Weniger, Twin Cities, "Local relief group uses storytelling to help kids (and adults) heal from trauma," 12 July 2019 Currently, the reno expert is using Ava Women—a bracelet worn at night that aims to give insight into menstrual cycles, fertility, and pregnancy—to help conceive. Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "'Good Bones' Star Mina Starsiak and Her Husband Steve Hawk Prove Strong Relationships Take Work," 11 July 2019 For consumers who wanted to track their menstrual cycles, Fitbit had been an obvious choice. Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, "The Apple Watch Is Now the Control Center for Your Health," 4 June 2019 However, women reported needing several menstrual cycles to familiarize themselves with the menstrual cup, according to the study. Nina Avramova, CNN, "There's an effective, environmentally friendly option for people with periods, and few know about it, research says," 16 July 2019 One Saturday a month during the school year, volunteers of all ages assemble to make sustainable kits for girls to use during their menstrual cycle. Kitty Leshay, courant.com, "Days For Girls: Empowering Girls Worldwide," 7 June 2019 In 2016, there were over 1,000 free menstrual cycle tracking apps on the iOS app store with similar functions as Apple’s Cycle Tracker. Madeline Purdue, USA TODAY, "Apple lets users track menstrual period cycles on Health app, Watch with software update," 7 June 2019 The company expanded into cameras and wearable technology; one device can be programmed to let women monitor their menstrual cycle. Sam Roberts, New York Times, "Gary Burrell, Who Helped People Find Their Way (With GPS), Dies at 81," 20 June 2019

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First Known Use of menstrual cycle

1912, in the meaning defined above

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menstrual cycle

noun

Medical Definition of menstrual cycle

: the whole cycle of physiological changes from the beginning of one menstrual period to the beginning of the next