paramenstrual

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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, 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.