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

This is when some people may experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms, which often start a week or two weeks before their period. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 13 Sep. 2024

For a specific example, in 2019, there was five times more research into erectile dysfunction (which affects 19% of men) than into premenstrual syndrome (which affects up to 90% of women). —Eva Epker, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024

Period cramps are different from premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which occurs before bleeding starts. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 July 2024

These symptoms are most often referred to as PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, and should naturally decrease as your period begins. —Christin Perry, Parents, 22 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined above

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