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 frequently leads to heavy, painful menstrual periods that can disrupt everyday life.

From BBC

"We are also opening women's health hubs providing care for menstrual problems and endometriosis and prioritising the condition through NHS online so women can get quicker access to NHS care."

From BBC

Seckin said women’s concerns about menstrual pain are often dismissed by doctors, leading to missed diagnoses.

From Salon

Freya Bowen says she has lived with intense menstrual pain since she was 14.

From BBC

The subject of menstrual leave has long polarised Indian society - while many agree with the justices' views, others argue that a day or two off can help women deal with painful periods.

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