Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force being exerted on the walls of arteries as blood is pumped out of the heart. BP measurements are usually taken on the upper arm with a âsphygmomanometerâ and a stethoscope as pictured on the adjacent diagram.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a condition in which a woman has severe depression symptoms, irritability, and tension before menstruation. The symptoms of PMDD are more severe than those seen with premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) facts. 1  Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a set of specific physical and psychological features. 2  Physical symptoms of PMS include breast tenderness and bloating. 3  Psychological changes or PMS may include anger and depression.  PMS occurs in the last half of a woman's menstrual cycle.