menstrual
adj.adj. relating to the monthly cycle of a woman's body. It describes the process where the body prepares for pregnancy and then sheds the lining of the uterus.
adj. relating to the process of menstruation or the monthly discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus.
She tracks her menstrual cycle on a mobile app.
Many women experience physical discomfort or mood changes during the different phases of their menstrual cycle.
The government recently passed legislation to ensure that menstrual products are available for free in all public buildings and schools to combat period poverty.
From Middle English menstruall, from Latin mēnstruālis, from mēnstrua (“menses”), from neuter plural of mēnstruus (“of a month, monthly, of menstruation”), from mēnsis (“month”) + -ālis (“-al”); see moon.
Typically used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'cycle', 'cup', 'cramp', or 'health'.