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PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

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A condition that affects women before the onset of their menstrual periods, when they can experience mood changes, bloating, fatigue, acne, and headaches.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common

Body locations

Pelvis

Symptoms

Hot flashes
Stomach upset
Increased appetite
Headache
Fatigue
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
Pyridoxine
3
1 review
Multivitamin
1.5
6 reviews
Advil
Benzodiazepine
SSRI
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating PMS (premenstrual syndrome)

Surgery

Ovary removal

Other treatments

Lifestyle changes

Tests

FSH
Thyroid blood tests

Related questions

A 36-year old asked:

When do we get pms (premenstrual syndrome)?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

Pms (premenstrual syndrome) or PMDD. which is worse?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

How can one relieve premenstrual syndrome (pms)?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

What herbs help treat premenstrual syndrome (pms)?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 33-year old asked:

do you think that premenstrual syndrome (pms) is culture bound?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Is premenstrual syndrome an illness?

2 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

What are ways to treat premenstrual syndrome.?

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A 33-year old asked:

What type of herbs can i take for premenstrual syndrome and endometriosis?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

What is premenstrual syndrome?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

What causes premenstrual syndrome?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

How common is it to get premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Do the things I eat effect my premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

How fast can I make my premenstrual syndrome go away?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

What type of herbs can i take for premenstrual syndrome?

2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Do all women experience any form of premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 32-year old asked:

What are a few of the major symptoms of premenstrual syndrome?

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A 47-year old asked:

Should I tell a potential employe i have premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old asked:

I started getting premenstrual syndrome symptoms a couple of days ago. Any foods or drinks to help?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Premenstrual syndrome or PMDD--whats the difference?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 28-year old female asked:

What are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome? And pmdd?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Can I take any supplements to help my premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old asked:

My mom gets premenstrual syndrome, so am I likely to get it later?

2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Instead of calling it premenstrual syndrome, they said I had PMDD. Whats that?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 31-year old asked:

Does everyone with premenstrual syndrome have mood swings?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A member asked:

i experience premenstrual syndrome. But this time I had it almost all this month even after my periods. is it normal or i need help??

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old asked:

Do antidepressants help stop the effects of my premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Why do i feel period like cramps during premenstrual syndrome?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year old female asked:

Premenstrual syndrome.what are the physical manifestations.is bloating in abdomen and fluid retention in body one of it?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 47-year old asked:

Any tips on how to deal with bad pms symptoms before periods?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 26-year old male asked about a 26-year old female:

Is clear watery discharge normal before period starts? Period supposed to start 2 days ago but has not. Been having PMS symptoms. Virgin

1 doctor answer • 9 doctors weighed in

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