What is menses? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of menses

mensesnoun
kinh nguyệt
/ˈmensiːz//ˈmensiːz/

Where does the word menses come from?

The root word "men-" derives from the Greek "mēn," which means "moon." The Ancient Greeks associated the waxing and waning of the moon with the cyclical changes that occur in a woman's body during menstruation. In Latin, the word for "moon" is "luna," but in medical terminology, Latin adopted the Greek term "mēn" to describe the monthly menstrual cycle. In English, the word "menses" (singular: menstruation) comes from the Latin word "menstruātiōnēs," which is a combination of the root word "menstru-" (meaning "monthly") and the suffix "-iones" (meaning "occurrences"). Therefore, the word "menses" refers to the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from a woman's uterus during menstruation. The use of the term "menstruation" in popular English is more recent, and it comes from the French "menstruation," which is a combination of the Latin "men–" and the French "trudere," meaning "to strike" or "to beat." The French term originated in the late 1700s and was derived from the notion that menstruation was violent and painful. Though the modern usage of the term "menstruation" is less associated with violence and more associated with the cyclical nature of menstrual cycles, the connection to the moon and its waxing and waning qualities continued to influence the way that people think about menstruation over time.

Example of vocabulary mensesnamespace

Women experience menstrual cycles, also known as menses, typically lasting 3-5 days each month.
The onset of menses at a young age is a sign of maturity and reproductive readiness in many females.
During menses, the uterus sheds its lining, which can result in cramping and discomfort for some women.
Menstrual irregularities, such as especially heavy or prolonged menses, may indicate underlying medical conditions that require attention.
The menstrual cycle, including menses, can be regulated through the use of birth control pills or intrauterine devices (IUDs).