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Omega-3 fatty acids, commonly called omega-3s, can help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause due to their anti-inflammatory properties. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 June 2025 The study’s primary outcome was changes from baseline in PMS symptom intensity and in how much PMS interfered with functioning at work, school, or socially across three menstrual cycles. New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025 Finally, the fourth season—the luteal phase, known as inner autumn—is a longer period of time when a woman has increasing levels of progesterone and lower levels of estrogen, characterized by lower energy levels and possible pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS). Hatty Willmoth, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 Safe spaces where enlightening conversations on women’s health issues like PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause are honored and held are just as scarce. Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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