menstruation
part of speech
noun (menstruation, uncountable)
meaning for a pupil
(science, health) The natural monthly bleeding from the womb (uterus) through the vagina that happens to girls and women, usually from puberty until about age 50; it is also called «having a period». tree →
sense in the lessons
In health and puberty lessons (PSHE, health education), menstruation is explained as a normal part of growing up: about once a month, the lining of the womb comes away as blood if there is no pregnancy. It usually begins between ages 8 and 16. Pads, tampons, period pants and menstrual cups are used. Schools in many places provide free period products. Phrases: «the menstrual cycle», «start menstruation», «period pain».
examples
- Menstruation is a normal part of puberty. tree →
- Our health lesson explained menstruation and the menstrual cycle. tree →
- Menstruation usually happens about once a month. tree →
- Most people call menstruation «having a period». tree →
- Some girls start menstruation at nine, others at fifteen – both are normal. tree →
- The school nurse has pads for anyone who needs them. tree →
- Menstruation stops during pregnancy. tree →
- It's fine to ask a parent or the school nurse questions about menstruation. tree →
note
Uncountable. Adjective: menstrual. Verb: menstruate. Everyday word: «period». It is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is not an illness. Myths: you can swim, do sport and wash your hair during a period. In maths, the menstrual cycle is often about 28 days, but anywhere from about 21 to 35 days is normal.
Trees and pragmatics
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