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.
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
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