| Disease |
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) |
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| Quotation |
“The habitual modesty of American sppech often enforces silence. …. But from time to time the silence is broken, and it is plumply asserted that during the temporary insanity of menstruation” female judgment is unreliable, even unsafe, because No form of mental action can be adequately carried on at that time. |
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| Definition |
Distressing physical & Psychological symptoms occurring regularly during some phase of each menstrual (Or ovarian) cycle, not caused by organic disease, with regression during the rest of the cycle. |
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| Prognosis |
Most patients can get their symptoms controlled adequately with therapy. Disappears at menopause. |
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| General Measures |
Increase daily exercise, balanced nutrition, regular sleep, cessation of smoking and stress reduction. Low salt, low caffeine, frequent small meals, high complex carbohydrates. |
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| Advice to Patient |
Important to discuss the diagnosis of PMS with the patient |
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| Follow Up |
Depending upon the need |
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| Reference From |
www.usdoctor.com/pms.html |
