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PMS (premenstrual syndrome)
A condition that affects women before the onset of their menstrual periods, when they can experience mood changes, bloating, fatigue, acne, and headaches.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be managed without a doctor visit
How is it usually diagnosed?
Self-diagnosable
Body locations
Pelvis
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