premenstrual syndrome
noun
: a varying group of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, edema, and abdominal pain
called also PMS
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Magnesium is an essential mineral for women and may play a role in managing symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pregnancy, and menopause.
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Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
This severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can trigger depression, sadness, anxiety, or irritability in the week before a person's period.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
For her, the insertion process was akin to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Lindsey Murray, Health, 16 Dec. 2023
Excess gas before your period is a common premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptom.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 27 Aug. 2023
The luteal phase is typically when premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs, and the same effects experienced during the menstrual phase happen here.
—Nikki Brown, ELLE, 26 June 2023
Menstrual disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are also associated with lower back pain in females.
—Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 26 June 2023
Women remain left out of clinical trials, and medical research which looks at conditions affecting women – such as endometriosis or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – is not always given the same time, attention or funding as research which looks at other ailments (erectile dysfunction, for instance).
—Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2022
Also, period flu symptoms are similar to—but more severe than—premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 4 June 2024
This severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can trigger depression, sadness, anxiety, or irritability in the week before a person's period.
—Karen Pallarito, Health, 2 June 2024
For her, the insertion process was akin to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Lindsey Murray, Health, 16 Dec. 2023
Excess gas before your period is a common premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptom.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 27 Aug. 2023
The luteal phase is typically when premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs, and the same effects experienced during the menstrual phase happen here.
—Nikki Brown, ELLE, 26 June 2023
Menstrual disorders such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) are also associated with lower back pain in females.
—Stuart Hershman, Verywell Health, 26 June 2023
Women remain left out of clinical trials, and medical research which looks at conditions affecting women – such as endometriosis or premenstrual syndrome (PMS) – is not always given the same time, attention or funding as research which looks at other ailments (erectile dysfunction, for instance).
—Vicky Spratt, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2022
Also, period flu symptoms are similar to—but more severe than—premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Madeleine Burry, Health, 9 Mar. 2023
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“Premenstrual syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual%20syndrome. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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