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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) block prostaglandins, substances that dilate blood vessels and cause inflammation. NSAIDs are usually the first drugs tried for almost any kind of minor pain. There are dozens of NSAIDs. Aspirin is the most common. Among the most effective NSAIDs for menstrual disorders are ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Midol PMS), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan, Anaprox), and mefenamic acid (Ponstel). Studies have also indicated that they are most helpfu...
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Expert & Community Posts
Is This Perimenopause?
By Sandy Greenquist , Health Expert...progesterone levels precipitate the familiar symptoms of PMS, the lower levels in perimenopause... Read more »
Menstrual Cycle and Incontinence: Does Your Period Affect Bladder Control?
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health ExpertI set out this week to write an article about how a woman’s monthly cycle can affect her bladder... Read more »
The Causes of Depression in Women
By DepressionCast , Health Expert...Some women may be susceptible to a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual... Read more »
When Anxiety Is Tied to Hormonal and Other Changes
By Lynne Taetzsch , Health Expert...hormone cycles, they are considered the result of PMS (premenstrual syndrome) rather than... Read more »
Mood Swings, Medication, and Multiple Sclerosis
By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert...hormonal swings of any other 40-year old, or whether the PMS-free years have caught up with me,... Read more »
Health Guide
Premenstrual Syndrome: Highlights
...Drug WarningsPremenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is severe depression and anxiety associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMDD is often treated with antidepressants, including paroxetine... Read more »Menstrual Disorders: Menstrual Disorders
...day 13 in the cycle, and resolve within 4 days after bleeding begins. Women may begin to experience premenstrual syndrome symptoms at any time during their reproductive years. Once established,... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: References
...20; [Epub ahead of print]Martin VT, Wernke S, Mandell K, Ramadan N, Kao L, Bean J, et al. Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and their association with migraine headache. Headache.... Read more »Premenstrual Syndrome: Treatment
...TreatmentSome experts recommend a gradual approach for treatment of symptoms that meet the full criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).First-line... Read more »Birth Control Options for Women: Injected Contraception
...a progestin called medroxyprogesterone. Like other progestin contraceptives, Depo-Provera prevents pregnancy by halting ovulation, thickening the cervical mucus, and stopping the implantation of... Read more »Images
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