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dysphoric

[dis-fawr-ik, -for-] / dɪsˈfɔr ɪk, -ˈfɒr- /


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The next webinar will take place on Tuesday evening and will discuss polycystic ovary syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

At the same time, other people may use the pill to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder—severe irritability, depression, or anxiety in the weeks leading up to your period.

From National Geographic • Jul. 19, 2023

Lee struggles with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is often accompanied by moodiness and irritability.

From Washington Post • Dec. 13, 2022

“Having a child would be extremely dysphoric for me,” said Ladner Stroud, 31, in Washington state.

From Slate • Jul. 29, 2022

The reason for it is that "Euphoria," despite its jovial-sounding title, proposes a dysphoric rather than euphoric experience.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2022