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Premenstrual Syndrome FAQs - PMS

Simple answers to your questions about premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Includes information about dysphoric disorder or PMDD.

Do You Have Period Problems?

Most women experience period problems at least once during their reproductive years. Learn about abnormal periods, PMS, and other period problems.

Types of Benign Breast Changes

Types of breast changes are explored. Discover the facts about breast lumps, nipple discharges, and other breast or nipple infections and inflammations.

10 Things You Can Do to Reduce the Symptoms of PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects most women to some extent at some time during their reproductive years. Symptoms can range from mild fluid retention to severe mood swings and/ or depression.

What is PMDD?

A simple look at what symptoms meet the diagnostic criteria for PMDD or premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Do I Have PMS?

A look at diagnostic criteria for PMS and PMDD. Covers physical and mental symptoms of both PMS and PMDD, as well as how to track your PMS symptoms using a menstrual cycle calendar you can make yourself.

PMS and You

Over 150 signs and symptoms can make diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome difficult. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for PMS, and find out how you can lower your risk of premenstrual syndrome.

What is PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome?

A look at what defines premenstrual syndrome or PMS.

What Causes Premenstrual Syndrome?

The causes of premenstrual syndrome or PMS are explored. Learn what researchers understand about premenstrual syndrome.

What Risk Factors are Associated with PMS?

Common risk factors associated with PMS are explored. How advancing age, stress, depression, and bipolar disorder affects risk of premenstrual syndrome.

How Common is Premenstrual Syndrome?

The frequency which premenstrual syndrome or PMS occurs in women who have periods is explored.

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