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    Andrea - Real-life story - Premenstrual syndrome ...

    Labels: N94.3, Premenstrual syndrome, Reproductive health and birth Created June 5th 2013 How we work Published by the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany) more...

  • The human body

    How does the menstrual cycle work?

    During the monthly hormone cycle, the membranes lining the inside of the womb prepare for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg. The membranes supply nutrients to the embryo if the woman gets pregnant. If the egg cell is not fertilized, it dies. more...

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    Diary: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

    Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is associated with a wide range of symptoms. A diary can help you keep track of these symptoms throughout your monthly cycle. more...

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    Period pain

    Period pain that is caused by something other than the muscle contractions is called secondary dysmenorrhea. Benign (non-cancerous) growths in the womb, such as fibroids or polyps, are often responsible for secondary dysmenorrhea. Severe period pain may also be caused by endometriosis. more...

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    Gabrielle - Real-life story - Premenstrual syndrome ...

    My husband has gotten used to the mood swings too. We’ve been married for 25 years now. The children also recognize when it’s 'that time of the month' again. You know what to expect and are ready for it. more...

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    Period pain – Information for girls - Period pain ...

    Moderate to severe period pain is especially common in younger women under the age of 20. But there’s a good chance that your period pain will get better over time: most young women find that their period pain gets better, or even goes away completely, within a few years of their first period. more...

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    Premenstrual syndrome

    Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of physical and psychological symptoms that may occur on the days leading up to a woman's monthly period. more...

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    Treatment for PMS - Premenstrual syndrome

    Psychological intervention for premenstrual syndrome: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Psychother Psychosom 2009; 78(1): 6-15. Canning S, Waterman M, Dye L. Dietary supplements and herbal remedies for premenstrual syndrome (PMS): a systematic research review of the evidence for their efficacy. more...

  • Research summaries

    Period pain

    Very severe period pain can also be a symptom of endometriosis, where the type of tissue that lines the womb grows outside of the womb. Painkillers block prostaglandin production. Anti-inflammatory painkillers are often used to relieve period pain, especially the drugs diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen. These medications are all non-steroidal ... more...

Updated September 24th 2019 September 24th 2019
Created September 16th 2013
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