Definition

1. Noun:
   • Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): A collection of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms that some women experience regularly in the time between ovulation and the start of their menstrual period. These symptoms are linked to the menstrual cycle and typically subside shortly after menstruation begins.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She manages her premenstrual syndrome with dietary changes and regular exercise.
  • Common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome include bloating, mood swings, and fatigue.
  • Her doctor confirmed that the irritability and headaches were due to premenstrual syndrome.

Advanced Usage

• "to suffer from premenstrual syndrome": To experience the symptoms of PMS.
  • A significant percentage of women of reproductive age suffer from premenstrual syndrome.
• "to manage/treat premenstrual syndrome": To use strategies or therapies to alleviate PMS symptoms.
  • Some find that reducing caffeine intake helps manage premenstrual syndrome.

Variants and Related Words

• PMS (n.): The common initialism for "premenstrual syndrome."
  • She tracks her symptoms in an app to better understand her PMS.
• Premenstrual (adj.): Occurring or experienced before a menstrual period.
  • She often experiences premenstrual bloating.
• Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) (n.): A more severe form of premenstrual syndrome with marked mood disturbances and physical symptoms that significantly impact daily life.

Synonyms

• Premenstrual tension (PMT): An older, largely synonymous term still used in some regions, though it emphasizes the mood-related symptoms.

Related Phrases

• "PMS symptoms": The specific physical and emotional manifestations of the syndrome.
  • Cramps and food cravings are common PMS symptoms.
• "PMS relief": Methods or products aimed at reducing the discomfort of PMS.
  • The pharmacy has a section dedicated to PMS relief.

Noun

1. a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation