premenstrual

Meanings

• Noun

  A condition of physical or emotional symptoms that occurs before menstruation in some women.

  - "She experiences severe premenstrual symptoms before her period."
  - "The doctor diagnosed her with premenstrual dysphoric disorder."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80954126"

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Variants

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premenstrual , premenstrually , premenstrual dysphoric disorder , PMS , premenstrual syndrome , premenstrual syndromes , premenstrual tension

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Etymology

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From the Latin prefix 'prae' meaning 'before' and the word 'menstruum' meaning 'monthly flow'.

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Trivia

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1. PMS affects up to 95% of menstruating women to some degree.

2. The exact cause of PMS is not known, but it is believed to be related to hormonal changes in the body.

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Related Concepts

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1. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): A group of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience before menstruation.

2. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): A more severe form of premenstrual symptoms that can significantly impact a woman's daily life.

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Culture

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In literature and media, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is often portrayed as a source of humor or frustration. It has also been the subject of scientific research and medical treatment.

How to Memorize "premenstrual"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a woman holding a calendar and marking the days leading up to her period, with symptoms appearing as they come.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'premenstrual' with the word 'symptoms' or 'menstruation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym PMS: 'Periods Make Symptoms'.

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