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

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

This might explain why studies show higher rates of premenstrual dysphoric disorder—a severe form of premenstrual syndrome—in people with ADHD, as well as a higher likelihood of postpartum depression and worsened perimenopause symptoms. —Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025

Weight gain is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and might occur alongside symptoms like water retention, swelling, and bloating. —Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024

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