premenstrual dysphoric disorder

American  

[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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Example Sentences

Hysterectomy, in addition to being a choice that can be made as part of gender-affirming care, is basically a catchall solution to any issue someone with female reproductive organs might be experiencing, like fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, uterine prolapse, or good old-fashioned mysterious “abnormal uterine bleeding.”

From Slate

The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

From BBC

But Nichole had to wait until she was 20 to give the condition a name - premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.

From BBC

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

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

From BBC