menstrual

American  

[men-stroo-uhl, -struhl] / ˈmɛn stru əl, -strəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to menstruation or to the menses.

2. Archaic.  monthly.

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ˈmenstrual British  

/ ˈmɛnstrʊəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to menstruation or the menses

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Other Word Forms

• intermenstrual adjective
• postmenstrual adjective
• premenstrual adjective
• premenstrually adverb

Etymology

Origin of menstrual

1350–1400; Middle English menstruall < Latin mēnstruālis having monthly courses, equivalent to mēnstru ( a ) monthly courses (noun use of neuter plural of mēnstruus monthly; mēnstr- ( semester ) + -uus adj. suffix, probably on the model of annuus annual ) + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

It said many lack menstrual hygiene products and privacy in exceptionally unsanitary living conditions.

From Seattle Times

However, the study could not account for hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle among female participants.

From Science Daily

About 2.5 million women and girls in northeast Spain can receive one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods and two packages of cloth pads at local pharmacies free of charge.

From Seattle Times

“The feminist movement is challenging all sorts of taboos and the so-called menstrual taboo has been one of the last ones to be challenged,” Gottlieb told Salon in a phone interview.

From Salon

That’s different from “weeks after the last menstrual cycle,” which is what a pregnant person would typically hear from a doctor.

From Seattle Times