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 a society where men are often the breadwinners and handle household finances – and menstrual products are unaffordable for many – women’s health care needs tend to fall by the wayside, Ahsan said. —Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026

Early data shows the potential for ginger to be particularly effective for those dealing with knee pain from osteoarthritis and menstrual pain. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026

The country's Supreme Court ruled that Article 21 of its constitution includes menstrual hygiene, which has been a huge barrier to girls' education in India. —Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026

No large-scale study has directly compared menstrual blood collection with vaginal self-swabs—a gap the authors of the new paper acknowledge. —Christina Szalinski, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing menstrual

• menstrual cycle
• 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