menstrual
adjective
men·stru·al
ˈmen(t)-strü-əl 
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually
adverb
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The cycle begins on the first day of menstruation, with menstrual bleeding usually lasting about five to seven days.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Taking NSAIDs can help relieve the discomfort of fever, muscle aches, back pain, toothaches, menstrual cramps, headaches, tendonitis, bursitis and more, says Dr. Anureet Walia, MD, a pain management specialist.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Menstrual Phase The primary symptom of the menstrual phase is menstrual bleeding, which is your uterine lining shedding.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Because of the ability of PFAS to repel water, sweat and oil, manufacturers have long included these compounds in items like stain-resistant textiles, menstrual products and fitness wear, the authors noted.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Taking NSAIDs can help relieve the discomfort of fever, muscle aches, back pain, toothaches, menstrual cramps, headaches, tendonitis, bursitis and more, says Dr. Anureet Walia, MD, a pain management specialist.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
Menstrual Phase The primary symptom of the menstrual phase is menstrual bleeding, which is your uterine lining shedding.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Because of the ability of PFAS to repel water, sweat and oil, manufacturers have long included these compounds in items like stain-resistant textiles, menstrual products and fitness wear, the authors noted.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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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
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