physical and emotional problems, such as pain and feeling depressed, that many women experience before their period (= flow of blood) each month. PMS is an abbreviation for‘premenstrual syndrome.’ Symptoms of PMS include breast tenderness and a craving for sweet food. see premenstrual
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