Menstruation and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

PMS is a set of physical and psychological, mostly unpleasant symptoms that appear 1 to 2 weeks before the start of menstruation. PMS affects 80% of menstruating women , but each woman experiences different symptoms at different levels of intensity. PMS care can be found here . What are the symptoms of PMS? sudden mood swings, anxiety, crying, self-pity acne and skin problems back, head and lower abdominal pain constipation, diarrhea, bloating, digestive problems inattention, confusion, disorientation and concentration disorders fatigue and exhaustion reduced libido and lack of interest in sex, or conversely, strong lust However, these symptoms do not necessarily mean that you have PMS. Symptoms can be similar to other conditions and can also overlap. The cause of...

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Perimenopause and menopause

Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 55 and is the last menstrual period in a woman's life. It is the stage where menstruation does not occur for 12 months. During menopause, a woman's ovaries gradually stop producing female hormones. She stops being fertile and enters a period where she can no longer get pregnant. First, there are changes in the menstrual cycle, which becomes irregular and eventually stops altogether. Before full menopause, there is a phase known as perimenopause . Women who are going through perimenopause may experience symptoms similar to PMS rather than the classic symptoms of menopause – they are not to be confused. Perimenopause symptoms can persist for many years before full...

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