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People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder – a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS – are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it. Eliza Zhitnik, The Conversation, 8 May 2026 Similarly, certain medical conditions and symptoms can also impose consistent hunger, including hypothyroidism, PMS, and perimenopause. Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026 About 4 in 10 women experience mood symptoms including low energy, irritability and difficulty concentrating that, unlike PMS, can persist for years with no predictable pattern. Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026 About 4 in 10 women experience mood symptoms including low energy, irritability and difficulty concentrating that, unlike PMS, can occur for years with no predictable pattern. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for PMS

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1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of PMS was in 1976

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“PMS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PMS. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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