Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) was thought to be as “imagined disease” in the past. However recent studies are pointing out towards its importance in women’s health. A new study identifies moderate to severe PMS as a marker for future hypertension risk in women. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), is commonly experienced by women just before the menstruation. The common symptoms of PMS include acne, tender breasts, bloating, fatigue, mood-swings and irritability.
For years, it was thought that these symptoms belong to nothing but the “imagined disease”. But, with the advances in medical sciences that perception is set to change. Scientists have begun studying PMS more rigorously as they occur during the time of most hormonally dynamic stage of menstrual cycle. One such study published in American Journal of Epidemiology has assessed whether PMS can be a marker of hypertension. The study was…
