premenstrual tension syndrome

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Definition of premenstrual tension syndrome in English Turkish dictionary

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premenstrual syndrome

(Tıp) adet öncesi sendromu

premenstrual syndrome

(Tıp, İlaç) Premenstrüel Sendrom

Adetten önce olan hastalik belirtisi.

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Definition of premenstrual tension syndrome in English English dictionary

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premenstrual syndrome

The physical and psychological malaise experienced by many women between ovulation and the onset of menstruation; premenstrual tension

The physical symptoms of this premenstrual syndrome include bloating, weight gain, breast tenderness, abdominal discomfort, lethargy and headache whilst the psychological symptoms include anxiety, irritability, aggression and loss of control.

premenstrual syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome is used to refer to the problems, including strain and tiredness, that many women experience before menstruation. The abbreviation PMS is often used. About 70% of women suffer from premenstrual syndrome. A varied group of physical and psychological symptoms, including abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression, that occur from 2 to 7 days before the onset of menstruation and cease shortly after menses begins. the tiredness, headache, bad temper etc experienced by some women in the days before their period British Equivalent: premenstrual tension. Variable group of symptoms occurring before menstruation in 40% of women, severe in about 10% of those. Physical symptoms may include headache, cramps, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Emotional symptoms range from irritability, lethargy, and mood swings to hostility, confusion, and depression. Theories as to the cause centre on hormones, nutrition, and stress (known to affect severity). Depending on the symptoms, treatment may involve exercise, stress management, nutritional therapy, or drugs. Dietary measures include low sodium and high protein and complex carbohydrate intake and avoidance of xanthines (including caffeine). Increasing calcium intake has been shown to prevent or reduce cramps, which are best treated with ibuprofen

premenstrual syndrome

(Medicine) syndrome affecting some women in the days prior to menstruation (involves emotional and physiological symptoms such as water retention, mood swings, headaches, and more), PMS

premenstrual syndrome

a syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation

Hyphenation

pre·men·stru·al ten·sion syn·drome