Diseases
premenstrual syndrome
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Overview
Symptoms can include: physical symptoms such as cramps, headaches and joint and muscle pain. behavioural symptoms such as binge eating and problems sleeping. mental and emotional symptoms, such as feeling very anxious, angry, depressed or, in some cases, even suicidal.
Symptoms
- tension or anxiety
- depressed mood
- mood swings and irritability or anger
- joint or muscle pain, headache, and fatigue
- weight gain related to fluid retention
Causes
- cyclic changes in hormones.
- chemical changes in the brain.
- depression
Risk factors
- being a mature female
Diagnosis
- medical history.
- signs and symptoms
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is premenstrual syndrome?
Symptoms can include: physical symptoms such as cramps, headaches and joint and muscle pain. behavioural symptoms such as binge eating and problems sleeping. mental and emotional symptoms, such as feeling very anxious, angry, depressed or, in some cases, even suicidal.
What are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome?
tension or anxiety, depressed mood, mood swings and irritability or anger, joint or muscle pain, headache, and fatigue, weight gain related to fluid retention
What causes premenstrual syndrome?
cyclic changes in hormones.; chemical changes in the brain.; depression
Which medicines are used for premenstrual syndrome?
ginko biloba, primrose
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