premenstrual syndrome
noun
: a varying group of symptoms manifested by some women prior to menstruation that may include emotional instability, irritability, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, depression, headache, edema, and abdominal pain
called also PMS
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Similarly, women with ADHD often experience more severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and Dr. Skoglund assumes that women with autism may face similar challenges.
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Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
There is five times more research conducted on erectile dysfunction, which affects 19 percent of men, than on premenstrual syndrome, which affects 90 percent of women.
—Anna Byrne, WIRED, 24 May 2023
According to a research review, chamomile tea may also help women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome . . .
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Some studies show that vitamin B6 in the fruit may help prevent cognitive decline and reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) mood swings.18 The high amount of fiber might also improve digestion.
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—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lisa Falco, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
There is five times more research conducted on erectile dysfunction, which affects 19 percent of men, than on premenstrual syndrome, which affects 90 percent of women.
—Anna Byrne, WIRED, 24 May 2023
According to a research review, chamomile tea may also help women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome . . .
—Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Some studies show that vitamin B6 in the fruit may help prevent cognitive decline and reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS) mood swings.18 The high amount of fiber might also improve digestion.
Fruits for Weight Loss: Which Ones Are Best?
14.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Premenstrual syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/premenstrual%20syndrome. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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