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

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. —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

Along with treating mild depression, St. John’s wort has various health benefits, such as detoxifying the liver, scar prevention and relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026

The same applies to pelvic pain, which females will sometimes attribute to premenstrual syndrome (PMS).5 4. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 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