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Reproductive Imbalances
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Premenstrual Syndrome
Late luteal dysphoric disorder; Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Cyclic group of physical, psychological, or behavioral symptoms
7-10 days before menstruation
Distressing enough to impair relationships or interfere with ADL’s
usually 14th day of cycle; last week of luteal cycle
Symptoms begin to decrease a few days before onset of menses
Etiology (idiopathic) theories
Estrogen excess
Progesterone deficit
Multi-factors
Hypothalamic-pituitary dysregulation
Hormone effects on brain chemicals
Family history
Usually considered stress related
Diagnosis: PMS
One of each category of the following symptoms required during the 5 days before menses in each or 3 prior menstrual cycles
Affective
Depression
Angry outbursts
Irritability
Social withdrawal
Fatigue
Somatic
Breast tenderness
Abdominal bloating
Headache
Swollen extremities
Symptoms are present without
Hormonal medication therapy
Drugs or alcohol
Identifiable problem with one of the following
Marital discord
Parenting problems
Poor work, school performance
Increased social isolation
Legal difficulty
Suicidal ideation
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- Male and Female Disorders of the Reproductive System
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