PMS(Pre-Menstrual Syndrome)   Understanding PMS ‘That time of the month’, otherwise called pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) and commonly known as PMT, can be an extremely unpleasant time not just for women but also for their partners and family. PMS is a particularly prevalent condition, affecting 30-40% of menstruating women of childbearing age, especially those in their mid-thirties, and increasing with age. Quality of life can be severely disturbed, as symptoms can be extreme enough to disrupt personal relationships, social activities or job performance. What is PMS? PMS is characterised by a collection of potentially distressing symptoms prior to menstruation. Women whose health and resistance are good are less likely to suffer from PMS than those suffering from poor nutrition and lack of physical exercise. Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder A more debilitating and severe form of PMS, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), affects 5-10% of women. PMDD manifests as PMS and is accompanied by severe depression that occurs during the last week of the menstrual cycle and which markedly interferes with daily living. Women who suffer from PMDD display real ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ behaviour.
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