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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Uterine fibroids can cause uterine bleeding between menstrual cycles and heavy menstrual bleeding. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024 May Ease Menstrual Cramps and Joint Pain Ginger has been found to be helpful for managing dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramps) and reducing menstrual pain. Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024 The pair launched the company in 2022, with the aim to use menstrual blood in an attempt to fill healthcare’s gender data gap. Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2024 Hormonal oral contraceptives, hormone injections, and hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may help shrink fibroids or control heavy menstrual bleeding. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 23 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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