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Menstrual molimen

MedGen UID:
46080
Concept ID:
C0033046
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Premenstrual Syndrome; Premenstrual Syndromes; Syndrome, Premenstrual; Syndromes, Premenstrual
SNOMED CT: Premenstrual syndrome (82639001); Menstrual molimen (82639001)

Definition

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. [from MeSH]

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PubMed

Obstet Gynecol 2023 Dec 1;142(6):1516-1533. doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000005426. PMID: 37973069
Appleton SM
Clin Obstet Gynecol 2018 Mar;61(1):52-61. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000339. PMID: 29298169
Hantsoo L, Epperson CN
Curr Psychiatry Rep 2015 Nov;17(11):87. doi: 10.1007/s11920-015-0628-3. PMID: 26377947Free PMC Article

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