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Examples of PMS in a Sentence
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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
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—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
And as Yang notes to CNN, knowing PMS or PMD can indicate a predisposition towards early menopause can help those with the disorders get medical help.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1976, in the meaning defined above
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“PMS.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PMS. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
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