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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...
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The human body
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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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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Overview
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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Real-life stories
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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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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Overview
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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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...
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Research summaries
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...
