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

Scientific research doesn’t directly link red date tea to menstrual pain relief. —Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025

And for people who use the software to track their menstrual and fertility cycles, those insights are being expanded from a 1-month to a 12-month view. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025

During the final night of the 2019 legislative session, a protester threw a cup of menstrual blood onto the Senate floor in protest of two of Pan’s bills, splattering lawmakers and delaying votes. —Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025

Together, the two components promise a more hygienic, user-friendly, and sustainable alternative to traditional menstrual products. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing menstrual

• menstrual cycle
• 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