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

Those are intended to treat several symptoms, including potential migraines, fatigue and irritability that come from premenstrual syndrome. —Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025

For example, fluctuating levels of estrogen and progesterone throughout the menstrual cycle contribute to the mood swings often associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). —Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025

One major concern among women is severe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Lake noted. —Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025

Gaining weight is common with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), symptoms people who menstruate experience before and during their periods. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 5 Feb. 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