menstrual

/'menstruəl/

Thân thiện

A woman marks her menstrual cycle on a calendar.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to menstruation: Describes anything connected with the monthly process in which blood and other materials are discharged from the uterus through the vagina in women and people who menstruate.
   • Occurring monthly: Pertaining to a monthly cycle or period, though this usage is now less common and largely specific to the biological context.

Usage and Examples

• As an adjective modifying a noun:
  • She tracks her menstrual cycle using an app.
  • Cramps are a common menstrual symptom.
  • The doctor discussed menstrual health and hygiene.

Advanced Usage

• "Menstrual" in medical/scientific contexts: The term is standard in clinical, biological, and public health discourse.
  • The study focused on menstrual disorders like dysmenorrhea.
  • Access to menstrual products is a basic necessity.

Variants and Related Words

• Menstruation (n): The process or period of menstruating.
  • Menstruation typically occurs in a monthly cycle.
• Menstruate (v): To undergo menstruation.
  • Most people who menstruate do so for several decades.
• Menarche (n): The first occurrence of menstruation.
• Amenorrhea (n): The absence of menstrual periods.
• Premenstrual (adj): Occurring before menstruation (e.g., premenstrual syndrome).

Synonyms

• Catamenial (adj, technical): Relating to menstruation.
  • Catamenial epilepsy refers to seizures linked to the menstrual cycle.

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Menstrual cycle: The recurring hormonal cycle that includes menstruation.
• Menstrual period: The days during which menstrual bleeding occurs.
• Menstrual blood: The blood discharged during menstruation.
• Menstrual pain/cramps: Discomfort associated with menstruation.
• Menstrual hygiene: Practices for managing menstruation cleanly and safely.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to menstruation or the menses
   • menstrual period

Từ đồng nghĩa

• catamenial