Menses (Noun)
Meaning
The monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause; "the women were sickly and subject to excessive menstruation"; "a woman does not take the gout unless her menses be stopped"--Hippocrates; "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.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Regular exercise can help to reduce symptoms of menstrual cramps and bloating during the menses.
- Some women experience mood swings and emotional changes just before their menses.
- The doctor asked the patient to track her menses for a few months to determine the best course of treatment for her fertility issues.
- Heavy and prolonged menses can lead to anemia and fatigue in some women.
- Her menses were irregular and unpredictable, making it difficult for her to plan ahead.