Menstruation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Emotional and psychological experience[edit] Some women experience emotional disturbances associated with their menstruation. These range from irritability, to tiredness, or weepiness (i.e. easily provoked tearfulness). A similar range of emotional effects and mood swings is associated with pregnancy.[21] The prevalence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is estimated to be between 3%[22] and 30%.[23] More severe symptoms of anxiety or depression may be signs of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Rarely, in individuals susceptible to psychotic episodes, menstruation may be a trigger (menstrual psychosis). Premenstrual syndrome[edit] In some cases, stronger physical and emotional or psychological sensations may become debilitating, and include significant menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea), migraine headaches, and severe depression. Dysmenorrhea, or severe uterine pain, is particularly common for adolescents and young females (one study found that 67.2% of girls aged 13–19 suffer from it).[24] This phenomenon is called premenstrual syndrome. More severe symptoms may be classified as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Menstrual disorders[edit] There is a wide spectrum of differences between how people may experience menstruation. There are several ways that a persons menstrual cycle can differ from the norm, any of which should be discussed with a doctor to identify the underlying cause:
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