menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb

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Pickle juice may also help ease menstrual cramps. Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 23 Feb. 2026 More information like this will help support informed choices for millions of consumers who rely on menstrual products every month. Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026 There also isn’t a strong link between iron intake and menstrual cramps to begin with. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026 Her appointment comes as the brand unveils a new look and gears up to launch Ebbtide, a vaginal insert meant to relieve menstrual and pelvic pain. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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