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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D011293
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D011293
Preferred Name

Premenstrual Syndrome

Definitions
A combination of distressing physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are diverse (such as pain, water-retention, anxiety, cravings, and depression) and they diminish markedly 2 or 3 days after the initiation of menses. A term used to describe the psychological aspects of PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME, such as the indescribable tension, depression, hostility, and increased seizure activity in women with seizure disorder.
Synonyms
Premenstrual Tensions
Tensions, Premenstrual
Tension, Premenstrual
Syndrome, Premenstrual
Premenstrual Tension
Syndromes, Premenstrual
Premenstrual Syndromes
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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