Case report, 1961
What are the main symptoms of premenstrual tension?
Premenstrual tension includes mainly anxiety and depression. Some women also have fluid retention, weight gain, and bloating. Most women feel much better once their period starts.
What they did
The symptoms of premenstrual tension syndrome are described, including psychological and physical symptoms that occur before the period.
What they found
The main symptoms are psychological: anxiety and depression. Physical symptoms can include fluid retention, weight gain, and a sense of bloating. Symptoms improve once menstruation begins. Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) is not part of this syndrome.
What it means for you
Premenstrual tension is characterized by mood and body symptoms that appear before your period and go away when it starts. It is separate from painful period cramps.
About the study
- Original title
- Premenstrual tension
- Authors
- BEHRMAN SJ, BUXTON CL
- Journal
- American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
- Year
- 1961
- Study design
- Case report
- What was tested
- None
- Read the paper
- doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(15)33677-2
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