menstrual

adjective

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

Examples of menstrual in a Sentence

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Fewer suggest that magnesium does not help menstrual pain at all. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2025 Retrograde menstruation: This is when menstrual blood (which contains endometrial cells) flows back into the fallopian tubes and other areas instead of leaving the body.3 Hormones: Estrogen may play a part in endometriosis. Rena Goldman, Health, 31 Jan. 2025 There’s much discussion of bodily odors and menstrual blood, but little about gender oppression under a theocratic order. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 This calming effect may be why people associate castor oil navel pulling with better sleep, and a reliever of menstrual pain. Renée Onque, CNBC, 21 Nov. 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 3 Mar. 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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