Posts Tagged ‘Premenstrual Syndrome’
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent condition in menstruating women, characterized by a wide range of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that arise during the week or two before menstruation, but usually cease when the menstrual flow begins. Common physical symptoms include tender, swollen breasts; headache; backache; abdominal bloating; fluid retention causing puffiness in ankles, fingers and face; decreased energy level; acne outbreaks; and higher incidence of minor infections such as colds. Common emotional symptoms include irritability, nervousness, depression, mood swings, and altered (decreased or increased) sex drive.