PMS

American  

1. premenstrual syndrome.

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PMS British  

abbreviation

1. premenstrual syndrome

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PMS Cultural  

1. Associated with the retention of water and salts in the tissues for up to a week before the onset of menstruation, the symptoms of PMS include irritability, fatigue, emotional distress, and sometimes depression.

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Usage

What does PMS mean? PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, a condition that can occur in women several days before the start of their period. Symptoms of PMS can include emotional changes, such as depression or irritability, and physical changes, such as bloating and soreness. How is PMS pronounced?[ pee-em-es ]What are some other words related to PMS?menstruation

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PMS

“The Marriott PMS project continues to make good progress and is on plan,” CEO Ramesh Srinivasan said on Monday’s earnings call.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

Kayla Healey, head of contraception at MSI Reproductive Choices says hormonal contraceptives can help with heavy periods or alleviating the symptoms of PMS.

From BBC ● Apr. 11, 2026

“I am in a severe state of PMS today,” the actor and “Chronology of Water” director said, making it clear that her address wasn’t going to go the typical ladies-who-lunch route.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2025

“Perimenopause is more like PMS, where you say ‘I don’t have the bandwidth’ or ‘you need to do this yourself.’

From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2025

Mone Kamishiraishi plays Misa, whose debilitating, personality-altering PMS makes adhering to Japan’s rigid codes of politeness mortifyingly difficult.

From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2024

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