It is possible to see changes in both brain function and structure in women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, which is a severe form of PMS. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis at Umeå ...

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In the first prospective study to consider premenstrual syndrome (PMS) as a possible sentinel for future risk of hypertension, epidemiologist Elizabeth Bertone-Johnson and colleagues in the School of ...

The women were eligible if they suffered from moderate to severe PMS or a severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), had a regular menstrual cycle, and had at least one ...

FARGO — You or someone you know might experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, but a more severe condition can present in similar ways. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, causes severe ...

It’s the new normal: children, particularly Black children, are getting their periods earlier than ever, at ages 10, 9, and even 8. That means dealing with difficult PMS symptoms at a younger age than ...

Research led by Dr. Sophie Hodgetts in our Department of Psychology has uncovered the hidden impacts of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on quality of life and relationships. PMDD is a severe ...

Most people who menstruate deal with discomfort every month in the days before their period. In the United States, up to 90% of menstruators report experiencing some level of premenstrual symptoms, ...

Premenstrual syndrome, popularly known PMS, has long excused many an angry outburst, chocolate binge or unexpected crying jag. But results of a recent study show that there may be more legitimacy to ...

While a lot of women don’t report particularly severe PMS, menstrual cycles can cause a tidal wave of hormonal issues for some. Some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to 90% of women ...