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title: Can hoarseness be a symptom of PMS? | Niyora
description: This clinical report describes hoarseness and loss of vocal control as symptoms of premenstrual tension, though the cause is not yet understood.
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Study, 1962

# Can hoarseness be a symptom of PMS?

This clinical report describes hoarseness and loss of vocal control as symptoms of premenstrual tension, though the cause is not yet understood.

 Early or limited evidence

Women with premenstrual tension (specific numbers not provided)

## What they did

Described clinical observations of women with premenstrual tension and its various symptoms.

## What they found

Hoarseness and loss of vocal control occur during premenstrual tension. PMS also causes pelvic discomfort, weight gain of 4-10 pounds or more, emotional outbursts, restlessness, and irritability. Some women experience breast tenderness, migraines, mouth sores, skin problems, or allergic reactions. Psychotic episodes and seizures are rare symptoms.

## What it means for you

This is a clinical report from 1962 rather than a formal research study. The findings suggest hoarseness may be an overlooked symptom of PMS. The actual cause of PMS remains unknown. Symptoms begin 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation and stop when menstruation starts.

4-10

pounds weight gain

1-2

weeks before menstruation when symptoms begin

## About the study

Original title Hoarseness, a symptom of premenstrual tension Authors FRABLE MA Journal Archives of otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) Year 1962 Study design Study What was tested None - this is a clinical description Read the paper [doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1962.00740040070006](https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1962.00740040070006)

## Topics

[Epilepsy](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-epilepsy/)[Migraine](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-migraine/)[Schizophrenia and psychosis](https://niyora.com/research/topics/comorbidity-psychosis/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)

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