menstrual
adjective
men·stru·al
ˈmen(t)-strü-əl 
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually
adverb
Examples of menstrual in a Sentence
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In Ontario, pharmacists prescribe medications for nineteen common conditions, including urinary tract infections (UTI), menstrual cramps, and hay fever.
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Jeffrey Singer, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Funchess said Detroit Public Library maintenance staff make weekly visits to maintain upkeep at the closed branches, but a Free Press reporter witnessed various debris at the Conley Branch, including hypodermic needles, spoons, women's menstrual products, and other clothing items.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Unlike other menstrual cups that rely on suction to stay in place, in my opinion, this disc is infinitely easier to insert and remove.
—Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
But items that have been turned away in recent weeks include menstrual pads, toilet chairs, sleeping bags, water testing kits and tent poles, according to international humanitarian aid workers.
—NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
The House also approved a Senate bill, on a party-line vote, that prohibits search warrants for menstrual health data stored on computers.
—Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Nevada also outlawed commissary markups, which sometimes amounted to basics like menstrual pads, toothbrushes, and toothpaste costing close to 70% more.
—Courtney E. Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2024
What’s more alarming is Black women were 2 to 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with fibroids and experience severe menstrual symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Tampon and diaper taxes: House Bills 148 and 64; Senate Bills 38 and 97
One of the first events of the legislative session was a press conference by Rep. Lisa Willner, D-Louisville, aimed at drawing attention to her bill to eliminate taxes on tampons and other menstrual products.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024
Jeffrey Singer, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024
Funchess said Detroit Public Library maintenance staff make weekly visits to maintain upkeep at the closed branches, but a Free Press reporter witnessed various debris at the Conley Branch, including hypodermic needles, spoons, women's menstrual products, and other clothing items.
—Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Unlike other menstrual cups that rely on suction to stay in place, in my opinion, this disc is infinitely easier to insert and remove.
—Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
But items that have been turned away in recent weeks include menstrual pads, toilet chairs, sleeping bags, water testing kits and tent poles, according to international humanitarian aid workers.
—NBC News, 28 Feb. 2024
The House also approved a Senate bill, on a party-line vote, that prohibits search warrants for menstrual health data stored on computers.
—Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
Nevada also outlawed commissary markups, which sometimes amounted to basics like menstrual pads, toothbrushes, and toothpaste costing close to 70% more.
—Courtney E. Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Feb. 2024
What’s more alarming is Black women were 2 to 3 times more likely to be diagnosed with fibroids and experience severe menstrual symptoms.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024
Tampon and diaper taxes: House Bills 148 and 64; Senate Bills 38 and 97
One of the first events of the legislative session was a press conference by Rep. Lisa Willner, D-Louisville, aimed at drawing attention to her bill to eliminate taxes on tampons and other menstrual products.
—Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024
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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 19 Apr. 2024.
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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
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