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premenstrually

premenstrually

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During the days before a woman's period
  • adverb
  • /ˌpriːˈmɛnstrʊəli/
: premenstrual
  • Some studies suggest that women may crave certain foods premenstrually due to hormonal changes.

Examples

  • Consider endometriosis in any woman of child-bearing age reporting pain premenstrually, which subsides after the menstrual period finishes.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Many women experience increased sensitivity and mood swings premenstrually, which can affect their daily lives.

  • She often feels more emotional premenstrually, finding it hard to concentrate during those days.

Surface Forms

premenstrually positive

Morphology

premenstrually = premenstrual (transparent) = pre + menstru + al + ly

This is a standard adverb formation from the adjective 'premenstrual' using the productive suffix '-ly'.

Etymology

Premenstrually is made of pre- 'before' and menstru- 'month', the same root as in menstrual and the English word 'month'. So, premenstrually means 'in the days before a menstrual period'.