menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb

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Other possible signs of hypothyroidism include: extreme fatigue, constipation, dry skin, cold sensitivity, menstrual irregularities, inability to focus and muscle aches, says Jaggi. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025 At the start, menstrual blood loss in study participants ranged from 73 to 520 milliliters (mL). Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025 Rosemary is believed to stimulate uterine contractions and increase menstrual flow. Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024 There was no mention of how to manage painful menstrual cramps or how to keep herself clean and comfortable – particularly given the lack of privacy at Chasembe, the local school. Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for menstrual 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of menstrual was in the 14th century

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“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation

Medical Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb
a menstrually related migraine

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