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).
Some women may also be susceptible to a severe form of premenÂ­. strual syndrome (PMS), sometimes called premenstrual dysphoric. disorder (PMDD), a condition resulting from the hormonal changes. that typically occur around ovulation and before menstruation. begins.