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Wondering About PMS Symptoms?

Posted by Samantha Gluck in Teen to Twenty-Something, Women's Health Topics on March 19, 2011

As the name implies, women experience the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) for one to two weeks before their monthly menstruation begins. For some women, these symptoms are very mild and barely noticeable, but for others the symptoms cause considerable emotional, physical, and psychological discomfort. Lifestyle Affects PMS Severity Some research suggests that a woman’s […]

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What Is PMDD?

Posted by Samantha Gluck in Mental Health, Women's Health Topics on January 27, 2011

Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) experience a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). As with PMS, the physical and emotional symptoms occur about a week before menstruation starts and dissipate soon after. Unlike PMS, PMDD symptoms disrupt and interfere with social, work, and relationship activities. OB/GYN physicians can prescribe medication to women, who meet the […]

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