Tuesday, October 16, 2007

How can I tell if I have PMS?




According the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), you may have PMS if

Your PMS symptoms occur only during the last two weeks of your cycle.
the symptoms are sufficiently uncomfortable to impair your quality of life.
other disorders that may be mistaken for PMS have been excluded.

If you suspect you have PMS, ACOG recommends keeping a daily log of your symptoms for two or three consecutive months to help in diagnosis. It’s important to talk with your doctor to confirm your diagnosis and rule out other possible causes of your symptoms, such as depression, migraine headaches, seizure disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, or allergies.

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