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premenstrual dysphoric disorder

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[pree-men-stroo-uhl dis-fawr-ik dis-awr-der, dis-for-ik, pree-men-struhl] / ˌpriˈmɛn stru əl dɪsˈfɔr ɪk dɪsˌɔr dər, dɪsˈfɒr ɪk, ˌpriˈmɛn strəl /

noun

  1. a form of premenstrual syndrome in which symptoms are so severe as to be disabling and require treatment. PMDD


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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2023

Lee struggles with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is often accompanied by moodiness and irritability.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022

Dubious disorders include restless leg syndrome, erectile dysfunction, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, halitosis, male balding, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, osteoporosis and social anxiety disorder.

From Scientific American • Jul. 14, 2019

They aim to treat everything from insomnia to schizophrenia and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

From Nature • Feb. 27, 2018

She later suffered from premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which causes mood swings, anger and depression.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2017

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