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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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"At the preconception care, patients with premenstrual disorders should be informed about the risk of perinatal depression and potential prevention strategies."

From BBC Mar. 28, 2024

Between a fifth and a third of women are reportedly affected by premenstrual disorders and 11% of mothers suffer perinatal depression -- depressive symptoms during pregnancy and up to 12 months after delivery.

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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