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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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 Changing tables and sinks will be in the ADA-compliant units, alongside menstrual products. Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 22 June 2026 The Pakistani government is removing the sales tax on women's menstrual products and birth control. Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 June 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

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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