Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) vs. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the variation of physical and mood symptoms that appear during the last one or two weeks of the menstrual cycle and disappear by the end of...

Explaining PMS

Most women (90%) experience some degree of premenstrual symptoms (PMS) during the menstrual cycle's luteal phase and some 20%-30% report moderate to severe symptoms. At the more severe end of the symptom scale is...

Male Misconceptions

According to the 2005 PremCal MAP Survey (Men's Attitudes of PMS Survey), men are filled with erroneous idea about premenstrual syndrome (PMS). For instance, 78% of men in the U.S. think that PMS is...

Explaining PMS

Most women (90%) experience some degree of premenstrual symptoms (PMS) during the menstrual cycle's luteal phase and some 20%-30% report moderate to severe symptoms. At the more severe end of the symptom scale is...

A Look At How Ovulation Works

PMS, also known as premenstrual syndrome. Everyone woman has experienced it at sometime or another: the crazy mood swings, the bloating, the weight gain, the food cravings, and the fatigue. But what is PMS...

Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding (not on hormonal contraceptives)

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Extra bleeding after starting low carbohydrate diet Almost continuous bleeding this cycle Bleeding for 18 months - dysfunctional and submucosal fibroids Midcycle pink, watery bleeding with cramps Pre and postmenstrual...

The Hows and Whys of Charting Your Period

Charting your period is something that can be helpful whether you are trying to conceive or even just planning your social calendar. It’s nice to know when to expect your period so that you...

The Menstrual Cycle

Menstruation is defined as the discharge of blood and tissue from the lining of a woman's uterus every month. Many women refer to this as getting their menstrual period, or "period." Menstruation has been known to...