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What is Premenstrual Syndrome?
Most women experience physical and mood changes just before their period, such as bloating, fatigue, or irritability. But there are millions of women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (more commonly known as PMS) and each month experience symptoms that are extreme, persist for at least two weeks, and dramatically impair their ability to function at home and at work. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of PMS, the causes, treatment, and how to seek help for this condition.
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Discerning the Difference Between PMS and PMDD--and Getting the Help You Need
How do you know if what you're experiencing is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) or if it's Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)? Too many who suffer from these conditions don't seek help, either because because they think their symptoms are just part of being female and must be tolerated, and/or because they're unaware that treatments beyond taking aspirin and using a heating pad are available.
Premenstrual Cravings Can Be Tamed
By Colette Dowling, LMSW
When my daughter and I were researching PMS for our book, "You Mean I don't Have to Feel This Way?", we wanted to know whether there were medical reasons for the pronounced cravings women experience premenstrually. To find out, we went to the scientists who were early researchers on the problem.
What Every Woman Should Know About Depression
Depression is a pervasive and impairing disorder that affects both women and men--however, it seems women experience depression at roughly twice the rate of men. Researchers continue to explore how special issues unique to females--biological, life cycle, and psycho-social--may be associated with women's higher rate of depression.
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