menstrual
Americanadjective
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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- ( see semester) + -uus adj. suffix, probably on the model of annuus annual ) + -ālis -al 1
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Most often, cramping is a normal part of the menstrual cycle when the womb muscle contracts to help shed its lining as a period.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
One promising candidate was lynestrenol, a hormone drug currently approved for certain menstrual disorders and contraceptive use.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
Some can track blood pressure and menstrual cycles.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Their findings highlighted several commonly discussed symptoms, including some that may deserve closer scientific attention, such as menstrual irregularities and temperature-related complaints like chills and hot flashes.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
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.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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