News Related to PMS

1. Yaz Approved for Severe PMS
   

   Oct. 6, 2006 -- Yaz has become the first birth control pill to gain FDA approval for treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), the most severe form of PMS. The FDA based its action on clinical trial results showing that Yaz cut PMDD symptoms by at least half. Women taking Yaz reported twice a

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2. PMS a Concern? It Might Not Just Be Hormones
   

   Oct. 25, 2005 -- Whether or not a woman suffers from monthly premenstrual mood swings may be related to how her brain is wired as well as her hormones. A new study shows that women who experience no menstrual mood changes use parts of their brain differently than women who have PMS (premenstrual syn

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3. No-Period Birth Control Pill May Help PMS
   

   Oct. 17, 2005 -- The first birth control pill designed to completely eliminate periods for one year is also proving to be an effective treatment for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The experimental low-dose combined contraceptive, which delivers estrogen and a progestin 365 days a year (with no pill-fr

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4. Low-Dose Birth Control Pill Treats Severe PMS
   

   Aug. 31, 2005 -- A low-dose oral contraceptive that is not yet on the market may be an effective alternative to antidepressants for the treatment of severe premenstrual syndrome. Researchers show that the unique birth control formulation worked better than placebo for treating women with premenstrua

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5. Calcium, Vitamin D in Diet May Prevent PMS
   

   June 13, 2005 -- Now there's yet another reason for women to get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. The bone-building nutrients may prevent PMS. PMS -- premenstrual syndrome PMS -- premenstrual syndrome -- is a collection of symptoms that come between ovulation and a woman's menstrual period. Symptoms

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