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premenstrual
adjective
pre·men·stru·al
(ˌ)prē-ˈmen(t)-strə-wəl
-strəl
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual tension
premenstrual symptoms
premenstrually
adverb
Examples of premenstrual in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Even more people experience another menstrual mood disorder called premenstrual exacerbation, or PME, where menstruation worsens their existing mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression or an eating disorder.
—Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2024
According to a 2022 survey of PMDD patients, over a third said their general practitioners had no knowledge of premenstrual disorders, and about 40% said their mental-health-care providers had no knowledge of premenstrual disorders.
—Shalene Gupta, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024
If estrogen is too high, progesterone is too low, or cycles are irregular, this balance can be thrown off, resulting in symptoms like acne, PMS, premenstrual migraines, bloating, and mood issues.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
What's more, sleep quality can get worse for individuals who experience premenstrual symptoms.19
One study analyzed data from 579 participants concerning their menstrual cycles and how regularity was related to sleep duration, quality, and fatigue.
—Kiera Aaron, Health, 31 Oct. 2023
Dixie D’Amelio shared more details about her struggle with premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) on the new season of 'The D’Amelio Show'
Dixie D’Amelio is sharing intimate details of her symptoms due to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
—Amy Rosner, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
Vitamin B6 Vitamin E Magnesium One small study explored using vitamins E and B6 for premenstrual breast pain relief.
—Ashley Mateo, Health, 6 Aug. 2023
Evening primrose oil has been used to treat premenstrual breast pain, as have other omega-3 fatty acids.
—Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2022
While these services help women manage premenstrual symptoms and track fertility, the risks of using FemTech could outweigh the benefits in a post-Roe world, privacy experts say.
—Jennifer Korn, CNN, 8 July 2022
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Word History
First Known Use
1864, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Premenstrual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
premenstrual
adjective
pre·men·stru·al
(ˈ)prē-ˈmen(t)-strə-wəl
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being the time period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual symptoms
Medical Definition
premenstrual
adjective
pre·men·stru·al
ˌprē-ˈmen(t)-strə(-wə)l
: of, relating to, occurring in, or being in the period just preceding menstruation
premenstrual women
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