Signs of Premenstrual syndrome

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Symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome

The list of medical symptoms mentioned in various sources for Premenstrual syndrome may include:

List of 32 Premenstrual syndrome Symptoms

Note that Premenstrual syndrome symptoms usually refers to various medical symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Premenstrual syndrome signs may often refer to those signs that are only noticable by a doctor.

Signs or Symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome:

Premenstrual Syndrome: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by a combination of physical and psychological symptoms that occur in a cyclic pattern, appearing during the week before your menstrual period and often improving with the onset of bleeding. The symptoms can be extremely distressing and usually include irritability, anxiety or depression, diminished self-esteem, difficulty concentrating, sleep problems, appetite changes, low energy, bloating, headache and breast swelling and tenderness. The types and severity of symptoms vary from one woman to another. Some have defined the term PMS as requiring that at least one psychological and one physical symptom be present monthly during the premenstrual period. Women may want to seek treatment when their symptoms are so severe that they seriously interfere with their daily activities. (Source: excerpt from Premenstrual Syndrome: NWHIC)

Premenstrual Syndrome: NWHIC (Excerpt)

Research suggests that as many as seventy-five percent of menstruating women have some premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Of these, most have psychological symptoms including oversensitivity to events that are not so upsetting at other times, episodes of crying during the premenstrual week, irritability, tension, and moodiness. Appetite changes are also very common and approximately seventy-five percent of women report sweet or salty cravings. Some women experience hot flushes, palpitations, dizziness, and gastrointestinal upset. The majority of these symptoms are fairly mild and do not need treatment. A much smaller number, (probably three to eight percent of women) have a more severe syndrome which can be disabling. (Source: excerpt from Premenstrual Syndrome: NWHIC)

More Symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome:

More detailed symptom information may be found on the symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome article. In addition to the above medical information, to get a full picture of the possible signs or symptoms of this condition and also possibly the signs and symptoms of its related medical conditions, it may be necessary to examine symptoms that may be caused by:

Complications of Premenstrual syndrome
Hidden causes of Premenstrual syndrome
Associated conditions for Premenstrual syndrome
Risk factors for Premenstrual syndrome
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What are the signs of Premenstrual syndrome?

The phrase "signs of Premenstrual syndrome" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome.

The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Premenstrual syndrome has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Premenstrual syndrome signs or Premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Premenstrual syndrome symptoms.