menstrual cycle
[/ˈmɛnstruəl ˈsaɪkəl/]
nounpl: menstrual cycles
ciclo menstrual
1. The monthly process in which the uterine lining thickens and is shed through the vagina, typically occurring every 28 days in people with female reproductive systems
A typical menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days, though it can vary from 21 to 35 days.
Um ciclo menstrual típico dura cerca de 28 dias, embora possa variar de 21 a 35 dias.
2. The physiological process involving hormonal changes that prepare the body for potential pregnancy
Understanding your menstrual cycle can help with fertility planning.
Compreender seu ciclo menstrual pode ajudar no planejamento da fertilidade.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, discussion of menstrual cycles has become increasingly normalized in medical, educational, and social settings. In Brazil, the topic is often addressed in sex education programs and health initiatives. The term is used clinically by healthcare providers and colloquially in everyday conversation, though some still prefer euphemisms in certain social contexts.
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