Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) - What Increases Your Risk
Although the cause of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is poorly understood, a number of risk factors have been noted among women with PMS.
Risk factors for PMS that you cannot control include:
Depression is a symptom that many women experience during their menstruating years. The key element that sets apart PMS-related depression from other forms of depression is the timing of symptoms. More than 150 different symptoms have been ascribed to PMS, but the hallmark of PMS-related problems is their occurrence during the two weeks prior to the onset of menstruation (around the time of ovulation). Women suffering from PMS-related depression report dramatic relief from their symptoms...
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- A family history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
- Age. PMS becomes increasingly common as women age through their 30s, and symptoms sometimes get worse over time.
- Previous anxiety, depression, or other mental health problems. This is a significant risk factor for developing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Risk factors that you can control include:
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