menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al | \ ˈmen(t)-strü-əl How to pronounce menstrual (audio) , -strəl\

Definition of menstrual

: of or relating to menstruation

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Other Words from menstrual

menstrually adverb

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Figure out your menstrual needs and act accordingly. Essence, "Ask An OB-GYN: How Long Should I Keep My Panties Before They're No Good?," 9 Aug. 2019 The estrogen and progestin in these birth control methods can help regulate periods, manage pain from conditions like endometriosis, tame menstrual migraines in some people, and so much more. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Is Over-the-Counter Birth Control Really a Good Idea?," 2 Aug. 2019 Stores such as BYO Long Beach and online sites like Wild Minimalist sell everything from reusable silicon menstrual cups to silk dental floss. Susan Spillman, Los Angeles Times, "Living without plastic: One family’s journey," 19 July 2019 Buying behaviour Going by the sales data, Flipkart identified that tier 1 towns and metros are leading the demand for tampons and menstrual cups. Sangeeta Tanwar, Quartz India, "Online shopping is redefining how small-town Indian women deal with their periods," 30 June 2019 In sixth grade, body care lessons include the use of menstrual products and defining toxic shock syndrome. Lily Altavena, azcentral, "Sex ed in Arizona: How does it work? What are schools allowed to teach?," 24 June 2019 The cities of Chicago, Denver, and Washington, D.C., also don’t tax menstrual products. Natasha Bach, Fortune, "35 States in the U.S. Still Charge Women a Tampon Tax," 11 June 2019 The state measure, passed unanimously, reflects a national effort to increase access to menstrual products inside and outside the prison system for women and girls who are poor. Washington Post, "A new law promised Maryland’s female inmates free tampons. They’re still paying.," 6 June 2019 Appropriately, menstrual products have also gone through several transformations since then. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, "I Tried Free Bleeding in Period-Proof Running Shorts," 30 Oct. 2018

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First Known Use of menstrual

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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menstrual

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of menstrual

: of or relating to menstruation : of or relating to the flow of blood that comes from a woman's body each month

menstrual

adjective
men·​stru·​al | \ ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l How to pronounce menstrual (audio) \

Medical Definition of menstrual

: of or relating to menstruation

Other Words from menstrual

menstrually adverb
a menstrually related migraine

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