n.
A drug or agent that induces or hastens menstrual flow.
[Greek emmēna, the menses (from neuter pl. of emmēnos, monthly : en-, in; see en-2 + mēn, month) + -AGOGUE.]
emmenagogue
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em·men·a·gogue (ĭ-mĕn'ə-gôg', -gŏg') 
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(ĭ-mĕn'ə-gôg')
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n.
An agent that induces or hastens menstrual flow. Also called hemagogue.
em·men'a·gog'ic (-gŏj'ĭk) adj.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
any agent that promotes menstrual discharge
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Emmenagogues are herbs which stimulate blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus; some stimulate menstruation. Women have used plants such as mugwort, parsley and ginger to prevent or terminate early pregnancy (see Abortifacient). Others use emmenagogues to stimulate menstrual flow when menstruation is absent for reasons other than pregnancy, such as hormonal disorders or conditions like oligomenorrhea (infrequent or light menses).
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