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- What is PMS?
- Symptoms of PMS
- Causes of PMS
- Prevention of PMS
- Risk factors for PMS
- Complications of PMS
- When to see a doctor about PMS
- Diagnosis of PMS
- Conventional treatment of PMS
- Alternative/complementary treatment of PMS
- Living with PMS
- Caring for someone with PMS
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Last reviewed: 15 August 2008 || Last updated: 9 January 2010
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To learn more, go to the following web sites:
- Family Planning VIC - PMS (Australia)
- Family Planning NSW - PMS (Australia)
- National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (UK)
- Women's Health London - PMS (UK)
- College of Family Physicians of Canada - PMS (Canada)
- American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - PMS (USA)
- Center for Young Women's Health - PMS (USA)
- National Library of Medicine - PMS (USA)
- Merck Manual - PMS (USA)
NOTE: Mega doses of any type of vitamin, mineral, amino acid or herbal supplement cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of complementary supplements.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
