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I often have trouble getting a good night's sleep in the few days leading up to the start of my period. why is that?
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PMS: Premestrual syndrome, or the period leading to your menstrual period, can include a number of symptoms. These can include, but are not limited to, difficulty sleeping, tense feelings, irritability, mood swings, headache, cravings, depression, poor concentration, breast tenderness, bloating, and cramps.
Answered 8/19/2020
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