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 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 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 People may confuse the symptoms of bipolar disorder with those of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Ray Hainer, Health, 2 Feb. 2023 What is premenstrual dysphoric disorder? Elise Brisco, USA TODAY, 22 Oct. 2022 Still, healthcare providers may use the same tools that usually diagnose PMS and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of PMS. Madeleine Burry, Health, 9 Mar. 2023 This could be prior to pregnancy, like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or an issue that arises during pregnancy, like preeclampsia, that makes the pregnancy more complicated. Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2023 People who get periods may experience a form of depression called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Ashley Abramson, Health, 23 Jan. 2023

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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 24 Apr. 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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