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menstrual

menstrual

23 4.0
Relating to the monthly bleeding some women have from the womb
  • adjective
  • /ˈmɛnstrʊəl/
translation icon : menstrual
  • What was the date of first day of your last normal menstrual cycle?
  • menstrual cycle
  • menstrual blood
  • menstrual dysfunction

I had all kinds of menstrual symptoms, menstrual pain.

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Examples

  • It looks like you have menstrual cramps.

  • And keep clean during your menstrual cycle.

  • Yes I have tried a menstrual cup, tried and failed twice.

  • So I just went and put the menstrual cup in.

  • And the great news is you will see a drop in your menstrual cycle.

  • My menstrual cycle started back up again.

  • I had all kinds of menstrual symptoms, menstrual pain.

  • I'm afraid this is far more serious than a mere menstrual issue.

  • Number six is irregular menstrual periods and trouble conceiving.

  • Many women experience discomfort during their menstrual cycle each month.

Synonyms

catamenial
vsmenstrual
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Relating to a woman's monthly period

is the common everyday word rather than a technical term
menstruous
vsmenstrual
  • Archaic
9.9

About a woman's monthly period

is the modern neutral term rather than the archaic form

Compounds

menstrual cycle
  • Specialized
9 3.4

A natural monthly change in a woman's body that prepares for pregnancy

Blood and tissue that comes out of the vagina during a period

menstrual flow
  • Specialized
1 3.9

Blood that comes from inside a woman's body each month during her period

menstrual disorder
  • Specialized
4.9

Problems with a woman's monthly period, such as heavy, painful, or missed periods

menstrual phase
  • Specialized
4.6

The body sheds the lining of the womb and bleeding happens

How Close

premenstrual
4 4.9
menstrual
23 4.0

Surface Forms

menstrual positive

Morphology

menstrual = menstruation (semi-transparent) = menstru + al

The adjective is built on the same learned menstru- stem as menstruation, so the relation is recognizable but not fully productive or obvious to many learners.

Etymology

Menstrual comes from the Latin root menses, which means 'month' and is the same idea behind the English word month. So menstrual describes the monthly bleeding cycle in women, which is why we use it for a period.