Noun Phrase
/pɹiːˈmɛnstrʊəl haɪˈpɹɛntʃən/
Premenstrual hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure that occurs in the days leading up to menstruation. This condition may be associated with hormonal changes and can be linked to premenstrual syndrome (PMS). It is not a commonly discussed term, but awareness is growing, particularly among medical professionals and women who experience fluctuations in their blood pressure related to their menstrual cycles.
This term has a moderate frequency of use, primarily in medical literature and discussions related to reproductive health. It is more likely to be found in written contexts, such as journal articles or health guides, rather than in everyday conversation.
Premenstrual hypertension can lead to increased discomfort for many women during their menstrual cycle.
Puede llevar a un mayor malestar para muchas mujeres durante su ciclo menstrual.
Doctors often monitor patients for premenstrual hypertension to help manage associated symptoms.
Los doctores a menudo monitorean a los pacientes en busca de hipertensión premenstrual para ayudar a manejar los síntomas asociados.
Understanding premenstrual hypertension is essential for effective treatment and management of premenstrual syndrome.
Entender la hipertensión premenstrual es esencial para un tratamiento y manejo efectivo del síndrome premenstrual.
Although "premenstrual hypertension" is not typically part of common idiomatic expressions, it relates to broader discussions of women’s health and PMS. Here are some idiomatic expressions and discussions related to menstrual health:
Time of the month: Many women may experience discomfort during their time of the month, including symptoms of premenstrual hypertension.
Muchas mujeres pueden experimentar malestar durante su época del mes, incluidos los síntomas de hipertensión premenstrual.
In the red: Some individuals feel “in the red” regarding their health when suffering from premenstrual hypertension.
Algunas personas se sienten "en números rojos" respecto a su salud cuando sufren de hipertensión premenstrual.
On the rag: When women are “on the rag,” they should be attentive to symptoms like premenstrual hypertension.
Cuando las mujeres están "en sus días", deben estar atentas a síntomas como la hipertensión premenstrual.
The term premenstrual is derived from the prefix "pre-" meaning "before," and "menstrual," which comes from "menses" meaning "month" relating to the monthly cycle of menstruation. Hypertension comes from the Greek "hyper," meaning "over" and 'tense,' from the Latin root "tensio," meaning "to stretch," combined to describe the condition of increased tension of blood vessels.
Synonyms: - Hormonal hypertension - Cyclic hypertension
Antonyms: - Menstrual hypotension - Normal blood pressure