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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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However, we also showed an association between premenstrual disorders and antenatal depression, suggesting that there might be a subgroup of antenatal depression that is related to hormone changes as well.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024

The relationship works both ways: those with perinatal depression are also more likely to develop premenstrual disorders after pregnancy and childbirth.

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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