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premenstrual

British  
/ priːˈmɛnstrʊəl /

adjective

  1. of or occurring before a menstrual period

  2. of or occuring before the menarche

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

They hope their work will lead to a better understanding of conditions such as endometriosis and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

From BBC Apr. 14, 2023

“It ‘relieves the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome’,” he read from the bottle.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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