Meaning of the word menses in English

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menses

US /ˈmen.siːz/
UK /ˈmen.siːz/

Plural Noun

the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus in women and primate females who are not pregnant, occurring from puberty to menopause

Example:
She experiences mild discomfort during her menses.
Regular menses are an indicator of good reproductive health.