Disease or Syndrome
premenstrual syndrome
pre·men·stru·al syn·drome
Subclass of:
Menstruation Disturbances
Also called:
PMS; Premenstrual Tension
Definitions related to premenstrual syndrome:
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A combination of distressing physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are diverse (such as pain, water-retention, anxiety, cravings, and depression) and they diminish markedly 2 or 3 days after the initiation of menses.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Occurs in some women prior to menstruation; salt and water retention cause weight gain and bloating; individuals may experience mood changes.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, is a group of symptoms that start one to two weeks before your period. Most women have at least some symptoms of PMS, and the symptoms go away after their periods start. For some women, the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with their lives. They have a type of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD. Common PMS symptoms include Breast swelling and tenderness; Acne; Bloating and weight gain; Pain - headache or joint pain; Food cravings; Irritability, mood swings, crying spells, depression . No one knows what causes PMS, but hormonal changes trigger the symptoms. No single PMS treatment works for everyone. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, aspirin or naproxen may help ease cramps, headaches, backaches and breast tenderness. Exercising, getting enough sleep, and avoiding salt, caffeine, and alcohol can also help. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office on Women's HealthMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent luteal-phase disorder characterized by irritability, anxiety, emotional lability, depression, edema, breast pain, and headaches, occurring during the 7 to 10 days before and usually ending a few hours after onset of menses. Diagnosis is clinical, often based on the patient�s daily recording of...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent luteal-phase condition characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral changes of sufficient severity to result in deterioration of interpersonal relationships and normal activity. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is considered a severe form of PMS.WebMD, 2019
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It's estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by cyclical physical and behavioral symptoms occurring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle (the time period between ovulation and onset of menstruation). Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a more severe variant that includes at least 1 affective symptom. DSM-5 criteria require 5...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a medical condition in which a group of characteristic physical and emotional symptoms are felt by women before the onset of menstruation. The symptoms of PMS are cyclic in nature, generally beginning from 7 to 14 days before menstruation and ending within 24 hours...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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