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

But when menstrual symptoms become severe enough to interfere with work, school, relationships or daily activities, something more serious may be going on. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

While beauty, skincare, menstrual care, and wellness have transformed everyday routines through thoughtful design, premium ingredients, and building rituals, Mila believes intimate care has remained overlooked. — Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Studies show that orgasms also relieve menstrual pain, lower blood pressure, enhance circulation, correlate with better cardiac functioning, and burn calories equivalent to thirty minutes of brisk walking. — Melanie Thernstrom, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

The Pakistani government is removing the sales tax on women's menstrual products and birth control. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 June 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