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1Tropes relating to menstruation, or the period of vaginal bleeding during a woman's reproductive cycle. A sub-type of PubertyTropes, where it is most common for menstruation to occur in females.
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5* AllPeriodsArePMS: All periods are accompanied by PMS irritability.
6* EmbarrassingDampSheets: Blood leaked onto the bed sheets.
7* FakePeriodExcuse: Someone fakes being on her period to get out of a situation surreptitiously.
8* FirstPeriodPanic: A girl's first period causes her panic.
9* MenstrualMenace: Menstruation is tied to superpowers.
10* NoPeriodsPeriod: Menstruation is not mentioned in fiction, even when it is presumably occurring.
11* PeriodShaming: Making a character feel ashamed or disgusted for having periods.
12* PregnancyScare: A character thinks she may be pregnant, often because of a late or missed period.
13* TheTalk: Educating children about menstruation and sex.
14* TamponRun: A girl has started her period and needs tampons, so she asks a guy to go get some, with comedic results.
15* WomensMysteries: How to handle menstruation, and maybe also how to do magic.
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