menstrual

adjective

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

Examples of menstrual in a Sentence

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Across 852 menstrual cycles, researchers recorded 80 lower-limb injuries, 11 of which occurred during menstrual bleeding days. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 16 Dec. 2025 The institute’s first study will focus on the needs of players by targeting research around injury prevention, mental health, workload management, menstrual health, and the transition from youth to elite competition. Doha Madani, NBC news, 13 Dec. 2025 While many fibroids don’t trigger any symptoms, others can grow large and multiply, leading to symptoms like pelvic pain, frequent urination, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Dec. 2025 It is known to start menstrual flow and could lead to miscarriage. Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Dec. 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 22 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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