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

Both women have received treatment at the Parkland Place Rehabilitation Centre in north Wales, where clinical staff say they believe the menstrual cycle can have an impact on gambling behaviours.

From BBC

Dr Becks Fisher said, of the Nuffield Trust think tank, said the service will be helpful for some and focussing on menopause and menstrual health "makes sense" given the long waits for gynaecology services.

From BBC

The topic is often discussed in cricket in relation to menstrual bleeding and players wearing whites for Test matches.

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Leaflets and posters will be available to secondary schools covering menstrual health, endometriosis, pelvic health and menopause.

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Regardless of the water’s source, for centuries people believed that it cured rheumatism’s stiff joints, as well as skin problems, respiratory illnesses, menstrual cramps, fevers, and so on.

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