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1
Q

re-occurrence of a variety of unpleasant symptoms during the premenstrual period and the absence of those symptoms in the post-menstrual period.

A

premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

2
Q

3 categories women suffering from PMS fall into

A

Symptoms begin at ovulation with the clearing of symptoms for 3-4 days followed by another rise in symptoms

Those that have severe symptoms with the onset of ovulation and continue without remission until menstruation begins

Those in which the symptoms begin 2-3 days before the period commences

3
Q

Women who get headaches from taking oral contraceptives usually have or will have ___

A

PMS

4
Q

78% of women who have ____ during pregnancy will develop PMS—rises 100% after four such
gestations -> feel their best while pregnant—rapid surge of progesterone.

A

eclampsia

5
Q

Symptoms occur 7-10 days prior and are relieved when _____ begins

A

menstrual flow

6
Q

pt symptoms with PMS

A

Inability to concentrate, depression, irritability, anxiety, mood swings, anger, aggressive behavior, acne,
herpes recurrence, backache, edema, food cravings, weight gain, increased susceptibility to infection

7
Q

Treatment

A

management focuses on diet, exercise, relaxation and stress management

8
Q

this aids in balancing the estrogen levels and helps rejuvenate the
adrenal glands

A

Glycyrrhiza glabra (5% glycyrrhizin)

9
Q

150 mg to balance gonadotropins

A

Ovarian glandular

10
Q

Inhibits the inflammatory mediators such as the leukotrienes,
thromboxanes and prostaglandins -> It is quite effective as an anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory and
anti-vasoconstrictive.

A

Eleutherococcus senticosis

11
Q

severe form of PMS: Affects 2-10% of reproductive aged women

A

Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD)

12
Q

is classified as a depressive disorder with emphasis on emotional and cognitive behavioral symptoms.

A

Premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD)

13
Q

Symptoms: Throbbing or cramping pain in the lower abdomen—may be intense, Dull,
constant ache, Pain may radiate to the low back and thighs

A

Menstrual cramps

14
Q

Treatment of menstrual cramps

A

Consider heating pads, warm baths, acupuncture/acupressure, TENS unit and pinus pinaster

15
Q

persistent pelvic pain for 6 months or more is considered to be chronic and it is one of the most common reasons women seek care in primary care practice.

A

Chronic pelvic pain

16
Q

Three subgroups of chronic pelvic pain

A

Women in their early twenties with a hx of childhood sexual assault and an onset of pain after the beginning of sexual activity

Women in their forties with a history of significant sexual assault and the onset of pain during social stress

Women between the ages of thirty and sixty for when the somatization of symptoms is a meaning of coping.

17
Q

associated with pelvic pain in women with multiple post-gestational pregnancies.

A

Pelvic congestion syndrome

18
Q

T/F: Suffering with chronic pelvic pain were more likely to have a history of physical, sexual and drug abuse, unemployment and various mental health disorders.

A

TRUE