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No PMS Jokes, Please

by Maria Scinto, eHow Editor

You'd Be Irritable, Too

PMS, or pre-menstrual syndrome, has become common joke fodder, at least for male comedians (or would-be comedians). Women who suffer from PMS symptoms, however, know that it's certainly no joking matter.

The Syndrome

  • How to Recognize the Symptoms of PMS

    Nearly all women experience some symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). While PMS symptoms are tolerable, they are not usually comfortable. If you can recognize the Read More

  • How to Diagnose PMS

    If you are looking for relief from PMS you may want to schedule a visit to the gynecologist's office. Simple blood tests can determine whether your symptoms are related to Read More

  • How to Deal With PMS Bloating

    PMS may not be the root of all weird feminine emotions as some men may think, but it can be a literal pain. PMS symptoms include everything from emotional mood swings to Read More

  • How to Know When PMS Bloating is Serious

    PMS is the butt of a lot of jokes. If a woman is having a bad day, she must be "PMSing". If she's cranky, uh oh, it must be "that time of the month". But, PMS isn't a funny Read More

  • How to Tell PMDD From PMS

    Although Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) may share some symptoms and seem similar, they are actually distinct syndromes. PMDD is Read More

  • How to Deal with PMS Irritability

    Although there's no cure for PMS or the symptoms that accompany it, there are several home treatments that can help to relieve the feelings of irritability associated with Read More

  • How to Buy Clothes for PMS Bloat

    Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) involves a combination of symptoms that occur in women right before they get their period. Many women who suffer from PMS feel irritable, Read More

  • How to Identify PMS

    Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS, affects the majority of women in their childbearing years. Most women are relatively unaffected by the hormonal changes that occur just Read More

The Relief

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You'd Be Irritable, Too

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