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Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Diagnosis
- Premenstrual Syndrome - Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
During a doctor's visit, the patient may be asked about her symptoms or to fill out a questionnaire.
The only method for obtaining a clear picture of premenstrual syndrome, however, is for the woman to chart her symptoms over 2 - 3 months. The following is an example of such a process:
- Divide symptoms into physical (such as bloating, headaches, weight gain, aches and pains, breast tenderness) and emotional and mental (such as depression, anger, changes in sexual drive, irritability). Note...
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