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

Examples of premenstrual syndrome in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hormonal changes due to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), pregnancy, and menopause can lead to water retention and subsequent water weight gain.2 3. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025

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

Menstrual cycle issues can be caused by chronic or long-term stress that can lead to more severe premenstrual syndrome or irregular periods. —Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025

Golden milk and premenstrual syndrome Golden milk gets its signature yellowish hue from its main ingredient: turmeric. —María Quiles, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for premenstrual syndrome

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome

Kids Definition

premenstrual syndrome

noun

: a varying group of symptoms experienced by some women prior to menstruation that may include irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, and abdominal pain

called also PMS

Medical Definition

premenstrual syndrome

noun

: a varying constellation 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