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).
Severe symptoms. Women who have severe premenstrual mood swings, depression, irritability, or anxiety (with or without physical symptoms) are said to have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Symptoms generally go away within the first 3 days of menstrual bleeding. This severe type of PMS isn't common.