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Most menstruating women can admit to experiencing some pre-period symptoms, what differentiates “normal” pre-period discomfort from being diagnosed with PMS? Is there a difference in the symptoms? Is there a difference in the intensity of the symptoms, or in how many symptoms you have? All women...
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Perhaps one of the most misunderstood conditions known to humans (women in particular) is premenstrual syndrome aka PMS. Medical researchers do not know specifically what causes PMS although they do understand some of the factors that can contribute to it. Basically, there is some screw-up in the endocrine...
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Does your monthly symptoms turn you into another woman every month when your monthly friend comes to visit? Do people complain that you appear to be “out of control”, are paranoid, or turn into a modern day Dr. Jekyl/Mr. Hyde of the female persuasion? Perhaps you are a victim of Premenstrual...
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It’s hard to believe that the face you see in the mirror every morning could turn into Mrs. Hyde when PMS rolls around. However, as many parents, boyfriends, husbands and partners can attest, PMS is real and it can get real ugly unless the symptoms are managed. Premenstrual Syndrome is the fancy term...
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PMS is the bane of many women’s existence. If you are in this category, you have likely tried all sorts of remedies to combat the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and have probably met with limited success. There is no cure for it but there is a great way to make it more tolerable and even easy to...
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Think about the impact that something would have on your life if it occurred for a two-week period of time every month of your life for approximately 20 years? Now imagine if this “something” was not a good thing but caused you to have both emotional and physical symptoms that made you unable to...
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There are many treatments for PMS available for women suffering from the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Treatments can be diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and medications, supplemental and alternative remedies. Some women choose to make dietary changes such as increasing carbohydrates and...
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PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) is a more severe form of PMS and is primarily defined by the intensity of symptoms that do not respond well to self-treatment and over the counter medications. PMDD is diagnosed when you exhibit at least five or more of the following symptoms: anger, fatigue, mood...
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If you discuss the possibility of PMS with your doctor you will probably be asked to keep a symptoms journal for at least 2 months. This symptoms journal will give your doctor some very useful clues about which symptoms you are experiencing, how long they are lasting, and how intense they are. You doctor may...
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While the cause of PMS aka premenstrual syndrome has researchers and doctors scratching their heads, there are a number of risk factors that are common to the condition. Some of the risk factors are those you cannot control due to genetics and there are others that you can control. Knowing the risk factors...
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What questions do you have about PMS? If you are a women of childbearing age you probably are more than just a little bit curious about premenstrual syndrome (PMS) you may have experienced it first hand. It is always a good thing to find out all you can about a topic that may have a big impact on your life...
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Most women have experienced PMS at some point in their lives. Controlling the symptoms is a constant struggle, with some months worse than others. Women end up planning their personal lives around the cramping, bloating and mood swings as they know for about one week out of the month, they are not at their...
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Not all medical conditions can be solved with a pill or shot. PMS in particular is a touchy subject with many women because it can be rather impervious to medications. However, by taking your health into your own hands and taking ownership, you can greatly alleviate your PMS symptoms. There may be some...
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Are you one of the many women who experiences emotional highs and lows and physical issues during your menstrual cycle. Between the time you ovulate and the first day of menstrual bleeding is a time ripe for the many symptoms of premenstrual syndrome aka PMS to rear their ugly heads. When you symptoms are...
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It is important for women of childbearing age to recognize the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and know how to treat them at home and when to ask for a doctor’s help relieving them. A woman can have emotional/behavioral symptoms of PMS or she can also have physical signs and symptoms of...