I usually like to tell people that I have debilitating dysmenorrhea. It sounds so much better than mere PMS, and seems like a better reason to spend half a day lying on a couch with movies and a blanket.
DeeDee, the problem with
that is that most times only women (and maybe doctors) will understand what you mean. I think it's important that men understand, ...both for your sake,
...but especially theirs Guys need to hear PMS, ...in order to prevent them from doing something stupid that would inadvertentlly get them stabbed with a fork, or forcing you to put a stiletto heel through their temples or scrotums.
When you say PMS, ...they
KNOW you mean business!