Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Julia Frank, MD
Coauthor:
Todd E Arkava, MD
Coauthor:
John G McManus Jr, MD
Medical Editor:
Bryan D Cowan, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD
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OutlookThe symptoms of premenstrual syndrome are usually gone within 3-4 days of the start of your period. If you have a severe case of PMS, some doctors will treat you with a variety of medications or with a combination of medicine, diet, and exercise. The only definitive cure for PMS is removal of the uterus and ovaries, which may have many other complications and unwanted long- and short-term consequences. Most women gain benefit from existing therapies without surgery. Viewer Comments & ReviewsPremenstrual Syndrome Pms - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What are your PMS symptoms? Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - Effective TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What kinds of treatments have been effective for your premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? |
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent luteal phase condition characterized by physical, psychological, and behavioral changes of sufficient severity to result in deterioration of interpersonal relationships and normal activity.
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