VMS
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Vasomotor symptoms |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Medical, Business & Finance |
VMS has two meanings. It stands for Vasomotor symptoms (obstetrics & gynecology) or Vendor management system (human resources).
Meanings of VMS at a glance
| # | VMS stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vasomotor symptoms | Medical › Obstetrics & Gynecology |
| 2 | Vendor management system | Business & Finance › Human Resources |
1. Vasomotor symptoms
Medical · Obstetrics & Gynecology Abbreviations
Hot flashes and night sweats, the most common symptoms of menopause, experienced by most women during the transition and lasting a median of about seven years. They can disrupt sleep, mood and quality of life.
Example: Moderate-to-severe VMS, 10 per day, breast cancer history; start fezolinetant.
The Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) found a median total duration of about 7.4 years, longer in Black women. Hormone therapy is most effective, and nonhormonal options include SSRIs, SNRIs, gabapentin and fezolinetant, a neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist approved in 2023. Pronounced as letters.
2. Vendor management system
Business & Finance · Human Resources Abbreviations
Software used to procure and manage contingent labor, such as temporary workers, independent contractors and statement-of-work services, covering requisitions, supplier distribution, approvals, time tracking and invoicing.
Example: The staffing agency submits candidates and timesheets through the client's VMS.
Common platforms include SAP Fieldglass and Beeline, often operated by a managed service provider on the client's behalf.
Related abbreviations
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- AGA – Appropriate for gestational age
- AMA – Advanced maternal age
- AMH – Anti-Müllerian hormone
- AROM – Artificial rupture of membranes
- ART – Assisted reproductive technology
- ASC-US – Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
- AUB – Abnormal uterine bleeding
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More human resources abbreviations
- AA – Affirmative action
- ALE – Applicable large employer
- ATS – Applicant tracking system
- BFOQ – Bona fide occupational qualification
- BIK – Benefit in kind
- C&B – Compensation and benefits
- C2C – Corp-to-corp
- C2H – Contract-to-hire
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.