HEALTH RESEARCH

PMS Quiz

By Benda, Andrea,Sinovic, Dianna 
 | 
December 04, 2019

Take the PMS Quiz

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a range of monthly symptoms that starts 1 to 2 weeks before a woman's menstrual period. Most women have at least some PMS symptoms. Learn more about PMS by taking this quiz.

1. Which group of women is more likely to have PMS?
2. What portion of menstruating women reports at least one symptom of PMS?
3. A more severe form of PMS is also known as:
4. How many different symptoms have been tied to PMS?
5. Symptoms of PMS can be confused with:
6. Which of these hormones is thought to play a role in PMS?
7. What has to occur for the symptoms to be diagnosed as PMS?
8. What lifestyle change will ease PMS symptoms?

Updated:  

December 04, 2019

Sources:  

Epidemiology and pathogenesis of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. UpToDate.

Reviewed By:  

Daniel N Sacks MD,Donna Freeborn PhD CNM FNP,Heather Trevino