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

For his efforts to challenge menstrual stigma, 18-year-old Aadvik Jain is one of this year's recipients of the Diana Award, an international recognition for young changemakers working to improve lives in their communities. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026

The Samphire device is already approved in the United Kingdom and European Union to treat menstrual pain and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). — IEEE Spectrum, 5 Nov. 2026

Funneling money not just into fem-tech but into the research of scientists like Metz, Sharp, and the teams at MIT and Dartmouth is the only way to ensure that menstrual blood is no longer wasted. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 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