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Menstrual Period: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Updated 22 October 2020 under Health Guides.PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome; “pre” means “before” and “menstrual” refers to the menstrual cycle or periods. Not all girls will get PMS. Most girls and women with PMS have symptoms during […]
Read more »Menstrual Period: Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.It’s common for many girls to have mild pain with their periods a couple of days each month. However, if your pain is not relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine, and […]
Read more »Menstrual Period: General Information
Updated 23 August 2022 under Health Guides.Puberty is the time when your body changes because of hormones produced by your ovaries. Puberty usually starts between age 8 and 13 and includes growth of your breasts, the […]
Read more »Menstrual Period: Menstrual Cramps
Updated 8 May 2022 under Health Guides.Menstrual periods can be light and easy for some teens and young women, but for others, they can be heavy and/or accompanied by painful cramps. Cramps can be a big […]
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