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menstrual
adjective
men·stru·al
ˈmen(t)-strü-əl
-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
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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
: of or relating to menstruation
Medical Definition
menstrual
adjective
men·stru·al
ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually
adverb
a menstrually related migraine
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