premenstrual dysphoric disorder

noun

: severe premenstrual syndrome characterized by symptoms (such as depression and anxiety) that markedly interfere with normal daily functioning

Examples of premenstrual dysphoric disorder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Unlike the mild discomfort of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, the effects of premenstrual dysphoric disorder are life-altering. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 11 July 2024 Some people may experience severe PMS symptoms as a result of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a condition that is more likely to appear in a person’s late 20s and 30s. Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 12 May 2024 Dixie D’Amelio shared more details about her struggle with premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) on the new season of 'The D’Amelio Show' Dixie D’Amelio is sharing intimate details of her symptoms due to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023 The stigma around menstruation kept me from discussing my premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms with friends The stigma around menstruation kept me from discussing my premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) symptoms with friends. Sage Coffey, Washington Post, 16 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for premenstrual dysphoric disorder 

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Word History

First Known Use

1985, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of premenstrual dysphoric disorder was in 1985

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“Premenstrual dysphoric disorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual%20dysphoric%20disorder. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

premenstrual dysphoric disorder

noun
: severe premenstrual syndrome characterized by symptoms (such as depression, anxiety, cyclical mood shifts, and lethargy) that markedly interfere with normal daily functioning
… you may be among the small minority of women who have the severe form of PMS known as premenstrual dysphoric disorderAndrew Weil, Self Healing
abbreviation PMDD
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