premenstrual
Britishadjective
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of or occurring before a menstrual period
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of or occuring before the menarche
Example Sentences
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The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
Women with perinatal depression were also twice as likely to report premenstrual disorders when the menstruation resumed after childbirth, compared to those unaffected by perinatal depression.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024
Feeling irritable, tired, depressed or experiencing carb cravings are part of premenstrual symptoms and could be linked to reduced serotonin levels.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2024
At the same time, other people may use the pill to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder—severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the weeks leading up to your period.
From National Geographic • Jul. 19, 2023
“It ‘relieves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome’,” he read from the bottle.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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