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 (http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation_and_the_menstrual_cycle.cfm.)is a group of physical and psychological symptoms occurring around the time of ovulation, which may extend into the early days of menstruation.