premenstrual tension
Monthly hormonal discomfort
Premenstrual tension is discomfort—physical and emotional—that some women experience in the days before menstruation.
Symptoms include irritability, bloating, breast tenderness, and mood swings.
The term is somewhat dated; premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is now more common in medical and everyday usage.
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- headacheCranial pain
- fatigueWeariness from prolonged exertion
breast tenderness · irritability · acne · water retention · backache · nausea · abdominal pain · joint pain
Persistent apprehensive distress
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
- moodinessChangeable emotional state
- depressionProlonged low state
- tearfulnessTendency toward crying
anger · frustration · overwhelm · sadness · restlessness · agitation · impatience · edginess
Pre-period symptom cluster
- PMDDSevere cyclic hormonal mood disorder
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- diagnosisIdentification of illness
treatment · birth control · antidepressants · diuretics · supplements · calcium · vitamin B6 · magnesium
Activity for fitness
- dietCustomary food consumption
- restCessation of activity
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
- heating padElectric warmth for aches
herbal tea · yoga · meditation · sleep · hydration · self-care · journaling · relaxation
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
serotonin · prostaglandins · hormone imbalance · cortisol · pituitary · hypothalamus · neurotransmitters · androgen
bloating
Swollen, expanded state
- crampsInvoluntary muscle tightening
- mood swingsAbrupt temperament changes
- headacheCranial pain
fatigue · breast tenderness · irritability · acne · water retention · backache · nausea · abdominal pain · joint pain · muscle pain
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- irritabilityProneness to agitation
- moodinessChangeable emotional state
- depressionProlonged low state
tearfulness · anger · frustration · overwhelm · sadness · restlessness · agitation · impatience · edginess · emotional sensitivity
PMS
Pre-period symptom cluster
- PMDDSevere cyclic hormonal mood disorder
- dysmenorrheaPainful monthly bleeding condition
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
diagnosis · treatment · birth control · antidepressants · diuretics · supplements · calcium · vitamin B6 · magnesium · NSAIDs
exercise
Activity for fitness
- dietCustomary food consumption
- restCessation of activity
- stress reductionLessening mental tension
heating pad · herbal tea · yoga · meditation · sleep · hydration · self-care · journaling · relaxation · supplements
estrogen
Female reproductive hormone
- progesteroneOvarian steroid supporting gestation
- ovulationEgg discharge from ovary
- cycleRepeating sequence of events
endocrine · serotonin · prostaglandins · hormone imbalance · cortisol · pituitary · hypothalamus · neurotransmitters · androgen · prolactin
premenstrual tensionovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
menstruation · period · menses
premenstrual tensionrelaxation
State of being unwound
calm · ease · serenity · hormonal balance · comfort
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