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PREMENSTRUAL TENSION SYNDROME 
Definition
Condition that affect's women's behavior, emotions, and physical health during certain days of menstrual cycle
Clinical manifestations
insomnia, social withdrawal, poor concentration, change in libido
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Tension, depressed mood, crying spells, mood swings and irritability or anger, appetite changes and food cravings,
Headache, abdominal bloating, joint or muscle pain, fatigue, weight gain related to fluid retention
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Pathophysiology
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Two best studied and relevant neurotransmitter systems involved are GABArgic and the serotonergic systems.
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Metabolites of progesterone formed by corpus luteum of the ovary and in the brain bind to a neurosteroid binding site on the membrane of the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor, changing its form,
symptoms can begin in the early, mid or late luteal phase
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Causes
Changes in brain chemicals, fluctuations in the brain chemical called serotonin (neurotransmitter)
it's thought to play a crucial role in mood states, could trigger premenstrual syndrome symptoms
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premenstrual depression, sleeping problems, fatigue, food cravings
Care plan
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Eat foods such fruits, vegetables and whole grain
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Promote exercises such as cycling, swimming, walking at least 30 minutes a day to reduce pain and stress
Relax exercises such as yoga and plenty of sleep to reduce headaches, anxiety and pain
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