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Diagnosis of PMS



PMS is difficult to diagnose because there is not a clear cause and the symptoms are varied and are found in other disorders. The cyclical pattern is crucial for a diagnosis: symptoms appear prior to menstruation and resolve when bleeding begins.



The medical history and physical examination involve an evaluation of the symptoms and when they occur in relation to menstruation. Many health care providers advise women to keep a diary of menstrual cycles and the p...Read the full article