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Is premenstrual syndrome an illness?

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Dr. Kevin O'neil answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

PMS/PMDD: 90% of women will experience some combination of premenstrual symptoms, called premenstrual moliminia. 20% of women will have 'distressing symptoms'. Using strict guidelines, 3-8% of women have a constellation of symptoms, some disabling, and are diagnosed with pmdd. Both PMS and pmdd are conditions for which there is treatment.

Answered 9/1/2015

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Premenstrual syndrom: Pms refer to a wide range of symptoms that start during the second half of menstrual cycle ( 14 days or more after the last day of. A menstrual phase.With multiple symptoms : such as bloating , breast tenderness, constipation or diarrhea, food graving , ha, confusion , feeling of sadness , irritability and mood swing.

Answered 5/7/2016

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