premenstrual

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ menstrual.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹʊəl/, /ˌpɹiːˈmɛnstɹᵿl/
• (US) IPA: /pɹiˈmɛnztɹ(əw)əl/, /pɹiˈmɛnstɹ(əw)əl/

Adjective

premenstrual (comparative more premenstrual, superlative most premenstrual)

1. Occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle leading up to the beginning of menstruation.
2. Relating to the time period in a girl's life prior to her first experience of menstruation; prepubescent.

Translations

occurring in the time period during the menstrual cycle

• Czech: premenstruační (cs)
• Italian: premestruale (it)

• Polish: przedmiesiączkowy (pl) m

See also

• premenstrual syndrome; PMS
• premenstrual tension