Examples of PMS in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Most researchers believe that PMS occurs after ovulation due to a dramatic fall in estrogen and progesterone levels in people who are not pregnant.3 Not every person who menstruates will experience PMS symptoms, but most people do.3 Some people may only feel mild effects of PMS. Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 12 May 2024 The seeds’ high content of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) may alleviate the symptoms of PMS and menopause. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024 As a result, the growing awareness around PMS bled over to the medical community. Shalene Gupta, TIME, 4 Apr. 2024 Our periods are a marker for our overall health, so almost all our customers have learned that period pain and PMS are normal. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 27 Mar. 2024 If estrogen is too high, progesterone is too low, or cycles are irregular, this balance can be thrown off, resulting in symptoms like acne, PMS, premenstrual migraines, bloating, and mood issues. Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024 Certain foods like chocolate or some types of cheeses Extremely high blood pressure Fevers A lack of sleep Meningitis Muscle tension due to stress, depression, or anxiety Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Viruses that cause the cold and flu 1. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 26 Feb. 2024 For her, the insertion process was akin to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Lindsey Murray, Health, 16 Dec. 2023 Some evidence suggests that vitamin B6 supplements reduce bloating and decrease premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms. Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Nov. 2023

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First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of PMS was in 1976

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“PMS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PMS. Accessed 16 May. 2024.

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