premenstrual
Preceding monthly cycle
Premenstrual describes the days or weeks before menstruation begins.
The word typically appears in medical or clinical contexts: premenstrual symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Physical and emotional changes during this phase—bloating, mood swings, irritability—are commonly attributed to hormonal fluctuations.
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- headacheCranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
backache · nausea · breast · acne · swelling · irritability · insomnia · appetite
Egg discharge from ovary
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- periodicOccurring at intervals
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
fertility · menarche · reproductive · cycle · monthly · regularity · tracking · calendar
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- luteinizingCausing corpus formation
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
gonadotropin · prolactin · serotonin · cortisol · prostaglandins · fluctuation · imbalance · surge
Easily provoked to annoyance
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- moodyProne to sullenness
- weepyInclined to cry
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
depressed · cranky · restless · agitated · edgy · tense · volatile · temperamental
Female reproductive gland
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- follicleSkin cavity growing strands
- ovumFemale reproductive cell
egg · cervix · fallopian · reproductive · pelvic
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- nutritionBodily use of food
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- supplementsExtra nutritional intake
magnesium · calcium · chamomile · evening primrose · heating pad · rest · relaxation · tracking
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- headacheCranial pain
fatigue · backache · nausea · breast · acne · swelling · irritability · insomnia · appetite · constipation
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- lutealOf the corpus luteum
- follicularPertaining to follicles
- periodicOccurring at intervals
hormonal · fertility · menarche · reproductive · cycle · monthly · regularity · tracking · calendar · timing
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- luteinizingCausing corpus formation
endocrine · gonadotropin · prolactin · serotonin · cortisol · prostaglandins · fluctuation · imbalance · surge · drop
irritable
Easily provoked to annoyance
sensitive · depressed · cranky · restless · agitated · edgy · tense · volatile · temperamental · tearful
ovary
Female reproductive gland
- uterusFemale reproductive organ
- endometriumInner uterine membrane
- follicleSkin cavity growing strands
self-care
Maintaining personal wellbeing
supplements · magnesium · calcium · chamomile · evening primrose · heating pad · rest · relaxation · tracking · management
- premenstrual syndromeCyclical pre-period symptoms
- premenstrual tensionSymptoms before menstruation
- premenstrual stressTension before menstruation
menses, menstruation, menstrual, menstruate, menstruating, menstruated