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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder; Other names: Late luteal phase dysphoric disorder: Specialty: Psychiatry: Symptoms: Severe mood swings, depression, irritability, agitation, uneasiness, change in appetite, severe fatigue, anxiety, anger insomnia/hypersomnia, breast tenderness, decreased interest in usual social activities, reduced interest in sexual activity, difficulty in concentration
Some supporters of PMS as a social construct believe PMDD and PMS to be unrelated issues: according to them, PMDD is a product of brain chemistry, and PMS is a product of culture, i.e. a culture-bound syndrome. Women are socially conditioned to expect PMS, or to at least know of its existence, and they therefore report their symptoms accordingly.
Up to 40 percent of women in the U.S. have at least moderate PMS, while rates in global studies have ranged from 10 percent to 98 percent, Takkouche and colleagues noted in BMJ Open. Heavy ...
This symptom, among others, have been connected to premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is experienced by women days before their menstrual cycle begins. [2] [3] However, water retention itself can cause symptoms similar to those of PMS like body aches, headaches, and nausea. The actual duration of how long symptoms can last varies in length ...
Diagram illustrating how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down during the menstrual cycle Menstruation (also known as a period, among other colloquial terms) is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. The menstrual cycle is characterized by the rise and fall of hormones. Menstruation is triggered by falling progesterone ...
The official logo of the TAKS test. Mainly based on the TAAS test's logo. The Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was the fourth Texas state standardized test previously used in grade 3-8 and grade 9-11 to assess students' attainment of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies skills required under Texas education standards. [1]
[30] There has also been an association with mutations in the MEFV gene and dysmenorrhea, which are considered to be causative. [ 31 ] The phenotypes associated with these mutations in the MEFV genes have been better studied; individuals who are heterozygous for these mutations are more likely to be affected by PD which presents as a severe ...
The treatment and prognosis (if a disease gets better, worse or stays the same over time) [9] of migraine is affected by the comorbid disorders which may be present and/or the chance of getting comorbid disorders. [10] Asthma – Premenstrual asthma (PMA): This is when asthma symptoms get worse during the premenstrual period. This condition may ...