intermenstrual

1 8.4

Happening between menstrual periods

adjective
/ˌɪntərˈmɛnstruəl/

Specialized

: intermenstrual

Four other studies (see Table 2) used a method of correcting for subjects' complaining style by subtracting intermenstrual phase scores (baseline) from other phase scores.
intermenstrual bleeding
intermenstrual scores
postcoital and intermenstrual

Examples

She experienced intermenstrual cramping that signaled her ovulation was nearing.
They proposed that the MDQ's method produces a priming effect, whereby the intermenstrual period is used as a comparison base from which subjects rate menstrually related symptoms.

Academic text (1992)
A 28-year-old woman complains of postcoital and intermenstrual bleeding since starting on her oral contraceptive pill.

Academic text (2012)
Their results are indicative of the existence of such a priming effect; intermenstrual scores were close to those reported in the premenstrual phase when priming was removed.

Academic text (1992)
This will include any abnormal bleeding, i.e., heavy periods, postcoital, intermenstrual, or postmenopausal bleeding, and/or unusual vaginal discharge.

Academic text (2011)
The doctor explained that intermenstrual bleeding can sometimes occur due to hormonal changes.
Many women track their intermenstrual symptoms to better understand their cycle.

Antonyms

menstrual

26 4.0

Relating to the monthly bleeding some women have from the womb

Surface Forms

intermenstrual positive

Morphology

intermenstrual = menstrual (transparent) = inter + menstrual

The adjective is formed by adding the productive prefix 'inter-' (between) to 'menstrual', yielding the literal meaning 'occurring between menstrual periods'.

Etymology

The word intermenstrual comes from inter- 'between' and menstrual 'monthly'. So, intermenstrual describes something that happens 'between' your monthly periods.