menstrual
adjective
men·stru·al
ˈmen(t)-strü-əl 
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually
adverb
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But women who take hormonal contraception may not experience obvious menstrual changes at all, and those who have conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome may already have irregular periods.
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Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Pain relief: The anti-inflammatory ingredients in castor oil may help reduce joint pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle soreness or tension.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
Four things women’s bodies do exceptionally well Pain tolerance: Human bodies endure all kinds of pain — from menstrual cramps and childbirth to back injuries and broken bones.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Walmart introduced the brand’s best-selling organic period care line in 1,549 stores in May, followed by the rollout of its cramp relief collection, including its popular menstrual heating patch, in 2,700 stores this June.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Pain relief: The anti-inflammatory ingredients in castor oil may help reduce joint pain, menstrual cramps, and muscle soreness or tension.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 June 2025
Four things women’s bodies do exceptionally well Pain tolerance: Human bodies endure all kinds of pain — from menstrual cramps and childbirth to back injuries and broken bones.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Walmart introduced the brand’s best-selling organic period care line in 1,549 stores in May, followed by the rollout of its cramp relief collection, including its popular menstrual heating patch, in 2,700 stores this June.
—Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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“Menstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/menstrual. Accessed 9 Jul. 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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