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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The follicular phase begins during your period and overlaps with the menstrual phase. Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025 Other migraine types are based on the frequency or timing of the headache, such as chronic migraine and menstrual migraine. Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 26 May 2025 Any other symptoms, McKee said, were chalked up to her ongoing menstrual struggles. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 23 May 2025 When the biomarker in the menstrual blood comes into contact with a specific antibody on the test strip, a colored indicator appears. Paul McClure 01, New Atlas, 1 June 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 30 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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