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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Two-thirds of the 16.9 million low-income women in the U.S. couldn’t afford menstrual products in the past year, and half had to choose between period care and food. Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 In Australia, where workplace culture around menstrual health is shifting, some companies have already adopted menstrual leave policies. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025 Traditionally, the oil has been used to help constipation, wound healing, menstrual cramps, arthritis, headaches, and labor induction.1 Applying castor oil to the belly button, or navel pulling, is thought to reduce bloating and promote healthy digestion. Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025 Multiple studies have shown that women in government leadership positions implement policies that are supportive of women and children alike, such as contraception access and menstrual health policies. Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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