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PMS

abbr.

premenstrual syndrome

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PMS, pms,

abbreviation for premenstrual syndrome.

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PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome. A condition characterised by affective, behavioural and somatic symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, resolved with onset of menstruation. PMS affects 10-30% of menstruating women
Management Fluoxetine (Prozac) may relieve tension, irritability, dysphoria, leuprolide

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PMS

pregnant mare's serum.

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PMS

Premenstrual syndrome(s), Premenstrual dysphoric disorder  A disorder characterized by affective, behavioral and somatic Sx during the luteal–2^nd phase of menstrual cycle, resolve with onset of menstruation, weakly linked to ↓ estrogen and progesterone from luteal peaks Clinical PMS affects 10-30% of menstruating ♀; it is characterized by several days of mental or physical incapacitation of varying intensity, insomnia, headache, emotional lability–anxiety, depression, irritability, loss of concentration, poor judgement, mood swings and tendency towards violence evoked by environmental cues, acne, breast enlargement, fullness or tenderness, abdominal bloating with edema, craving for salty, sweet or 'junk' food Treatment Fluoxetine–Prozac may relieve tension, irritability, dysphoria, leuprolide. See Leuprolide.