A new study explores the interplay between the serotonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central nervous system in patients with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) seems to ...

The condition known as PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, has been the victim for decades, indeed hundreds of years, of erroneous theories and ineffective treatments. As PMS is a cluster of physical, ...

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Approaches to treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as Prozac, rubbing in progesterone creams, and eating more essential fatty acids, all of ...

Period cravings are likely caused by changes in your serotonin levels, and they're very common. It's usually just fine to indulge your cravings, but certain salty or sugary foods may worsen PMS. Opt ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Saffron, a spice known for flavoring Mediterranean cuisine, might also offer an antidote to premenstrual syndrome, a small study suggests. Saffron, the world's most ...

A young woman is taking fluoxetine 20 mg each day for premenstrual syndrome (PMS). She is gaining weight and is considering taking an herbal weight-loss formula containing ephedra (25 mg), ma huang, ...

When PMS feels unbearable, it could be Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. Learn the signs, causes, and treatments for this severe menstrual disorder. For most women, "that time of the month" comes with ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Philadelphia, February 23, 2023 – A new study in Biological Psychiatry, published by Elsevier, explores the interplay between the serotonin system and estradiol in the brain, showing that the central ...