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) describes a wide range of severe, recurrent symptoms that occur from several days to two weeks before your period. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) describes a wide range of recurrent symptoms that occur from several days to two weeks before your period. PMS affects up to 75 percent of women in their childbearing years, although only 20 percent to 40 percent have difficulties as a result.