A 22-year-old member asked:
how common is pms?
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Dr. Karla Groves answered
16 years experience Family Medicine
Very common: Premenstrual tension syndromes are very common. Symptoms usually include irritability, cramping and fatigue.
Answered on Apr 9, 2013
Dr. Bassam Amawi answered
49 years experience Psychiatry
85 percent: Wide range estimate , 85 percent of women had at least one symptoms.
Answered on May 7, 2016
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Dr. J.J. Rodos answered
62 years experience Psychiatry
Varies with eavh stu: Data varies with definition of the two terms. Over 50% pms 6/12 cycles. Pmdd varies significantly by definition of the dysfunction involved. Thus stud ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Barbara Toohill answered
12 years experience Clinical Psychology
Not really: Premenstrual symptoms typically begin several days before one's period starts, and typically taper off 1-3 days after the start of full flow. If you ... Read More
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
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PMS Sx's may include: fluid retention wi abdominal bloating & weight gain, breast enlargement & tenderness, muscle cramps or joint pain (especially abdominal, back ... Read More
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdale answered
73 years experience Preventive Medicine
Symptoms in PMS: Are variable and --yes--you can have vertigo, but i would expect other symptoms. Pms is brain dysfunction and by far the commonest cause is poor diet, ... Read More
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