paramenstrual

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ menstrual.

Adjective

paramenstrual (not comparable)

1. Just before, and just after menstruation
   • 2015, Neena Bohra, Shruti Srivastava, M.S. Bhatia, “Depression in women in Indian context”, in Indian Journal of Psychiatry‎^[1], volume 57, →DOI:

     The syndrome of “pre, peri or paramenstrual tension” typically starts about 5–10 days before onset of menses and lasts till the end of menses.

Related terms

• paramenstruum