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

For 30-year-old Dafna Diamant, the rising price of menstrual products has become noticeable at the cash register and a drag on her monthly expenses. —Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026

The conditions that women in prison face were highlighted in events held in Senegal on International Women's Day this past week — including the distribution of free, reusable menstrual products, which aren't readily available to prisoners. —Ricci Shryock, NPR, 14 Mar. 2026

The Will County Health Department is collecting menstrual hygiene products, including menstrual pads, tampons, pantyliners, period underwear and menstrual cups in all sizes, through the end of the month at several area locations. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

Others claimed that living in large towns or cities increased menstrual discharge. —Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing menstrual

• menstrual cup
• menstrual cycle
• menstrual disc
• menstrual pad
• 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