menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl 

-strəl

: of or relating to menstruation

menstrually adverb

Examples of menstrual in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In both facilities, detainees are living in the same clothes and underwear for weeks at a time, always under bright lights, and lack access to hygiene products like menstrual products and soap, according to the congressional watchdog group. — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

The reality star and Go Naked Hair owner had experienced symptoms before her diagnosis, including unusually prolonged menstrual bleeding, migraines, severe fatigue and mood swings. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

In a landmark 2018 ruling, India’s Supreme Court struck down a centuries-old ban on women of menstrual age entering the Sabarimala Temple in the southern state of Keralam, declaring the restriction discriminatory and unconstitutional. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Ginger is also believed to work just as well as ibuprofen and other pain medications to relieve menstrual cramps. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing menstrual

• menstrual cup
• menstrual cycle
• menstrual disc
• menstrual pad
• menstrual period

Rhymes for menstrual

• premenstrual

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