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menstrual

adjective

men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
-strəl
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb

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Another initiative, Design For Good’s designers helped create the Uhuru care cards—a menstrual health education tool—in partnership with a charity, Her Best Foot Forward. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2025 Vitamins and supplements can help fill nutritional gaps while supporting different aspects of health, such as fertility, mood, menstrual health, and heart health. T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025 Scarlet by RedDrop is filling that gap with smaller pads, age-appropriate tampons, menstrual cups, and educational materials that teach girls what’s happening to their bodies without freaking them out. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Nov. 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 See All Example Sentences for menstrual

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 7 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation

Medical Definition

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio)
: of or relating to menstruation
menstrually adverb
a menstrually related migraine

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