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PMT

PMT

1 6.7
Physical and emotional symptoms that some women feel before their period
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : tensión premenstrual
  • She experiences severe PMT every month.

And then I also like the main symptom was I started having quite bad PMT.

Examples

  • Doctors often discuss ways to manage PMT with their patients who have severe symptoms.

  • Many women report experiencing PMT symptoms such as irritability and bloating before their period.

  • Her PMT made it difficult for her to concentrate at work during that week.

  • Many women suffer from PMT symptoms.

  • Many women experience PMT, which can cause mood swings and physical discomfort.

  • During her PMT phase, she often feels more emotional than usual.

  • It is important to recognize the signs of PMT if you want to support someone effectively.

Synonyms

PMS
vsPMT
  • Specialized
19 3.8

Physical and emotional symptoms some women have before their period, like mood swings and tiredness

is a different short label that names the same condition
premenstrual syndrome
vsPMT
1 3.6

Physical and emotional symptoms some women get before their monthly period

is the short, abbreviated label used for the same condition

Surface Forms

PMT singular
PMTs plural

Etymology

PMT stands for 'premenstrual tension', where pre- means 'before', menstrual refers to the 'period', and tension means 'stress', so PMT describes the physical and emotional signs some people have before their period.