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
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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.
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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
About 20% to 40% of people experiencing discomfort have symptoms that meet the criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Similarly, women with ADHD often experience more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and Dr. Skoglund assumes that women with autism may face similar challenges.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
About 20% to 40% of people experiencing discomfort have symptoms that meet the criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
Similarly, women with ADHD often experience more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and Dr. Skoglund assumes that women with autism may face similar challenges.
—Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Premenstrual syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual%20syndrome. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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