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Premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome: Introduction

Premenstrual syndrome: A collection of symptoms that some women suffer that occurs directly before menstruation. See free access online books about Premenstrual syndrome below. See detailed information below for a list of 13 causes of Premenstrual syndrome, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Premenstrual syndrome:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Premenstrual syndrome. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 13 causes of Premenstrual syndrome

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Diagnostic Guides for Premenstrual syndrome

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Premenstrual syndrome from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Premenstrual syndrome. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Premenstrual syndrome

Medical Books Excerpts
  • MENORRHAGIA
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Menorrhagia
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Menorrhagia
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Dysmenorrhea
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Menorrhagia
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

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Premenstrual syndrome: Medical Mistakes

Premenstrual syndrome: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Medications or substances causing Premenstrual syndrome:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Premenstrual syndrome as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Definitions of Premenstrual syndrome:

Occurs in some women prior to menstruation; salt and water retention cause weight gain and bloating; individuals may experience mood changes.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

A syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Occurs in some women prior to menstruation; salt and water retention cause weight gain and bloating; individuals may experience mood changes.
- (Source - CRISP)

Detailed list of causes of Premenstrual syndrome

The list below shows some of the causes of Premenstrual syndrome mentioned in various sources:

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How Common are these Causes of Premenstrual syndrome?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Premenstrual syndrome. Of the 13 causes of Premenstrual syndrome that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 2 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 12 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 13 causes of Premenstrual syndrome

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Causes of Premenstrual syndrome Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Premenstrual syndrome based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Premenstrual syndrome:

    PMS, PMT, Premenstrual tension syndrome
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Premenstrual syndrome:

    Medical Conditions associated with Premenstrual syndrome:

    Menstrual irregularities (316 causes), Female sexual symptoms (452 causes), Sexual symptoms (1608 causes)

    Symptoms related to Premenstrual syndrome:

    Menstrual symptoms (316 causes), Menstrual pain (3 causes), Endometriosis, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Depression (352 causes), Uterine leiomyomas, Pregnancy (316 causes), Anxiety disorder (6 causes), Hypothyroidism (52 causes), Irritable bowel syndrome (20 causes), Negative attitude to menstruation, Vitamin deficiencies

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