PMS Glossary
- Dysmenorrhea
- Painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.
- Menopause
- The period in a woman's life (typically between 45 and 50 years of age) when this occurs.
- Mentsrual
- Of or relating to the menses or menstruation
- Menstrual Cycle
- The process of ovulation and menstruation in women and other female primates.
- Menstrual Period
- A flow of blood and other material from the lining of the uterus, lasting for several days and occurring in sexually mature women (who are not pregnant) at intervals of about one lunar month until the onset of menopause.
- Menstruate
- Discharge blood and other material from the lining of the uterus as part of the menstrual cycle.
- PMDD
- A condition associated with severe emotional and physical problems that are linked closely to the menstrual cycle.
- PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
- Any of a complex of symptoms (including emotional tension and fluid retention) experienced by some women in the days immediately before menstruation.
- Relief
- A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress : much to her relief, she saw the door open.
- Remedy
- A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury : herbal remedies for aches and pains.
- Symptom
- A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
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