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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The connection between periods and mental health People with conditions like premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder are more likely to suffer from psychiatric disorders — and vice versa — according to a study published Friday in JAMA Network Open.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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.
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Eliza Zhitnik,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
About 4 in 10 perimenopausal women experience mood symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome.
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Lauren Tetenbaum,
Flow Space,
15 July 2025
Seed cycling is a practice of consuming a mix of seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle to support hormone health and symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, perimenopause and more.
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Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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
About 4 in 10 perimenopausal women experience mood symptoms similar to premenstrual syndrome.
—
Lauren Tetenbaum,
Flow Space,
15 July 2025
Seed cycling is a practice of consuming a mix of seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle to support hormone health and symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, perimenopause and more.
—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Premenstrual syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual%20syndrome. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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