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        • Medicine 1: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
        • Medicine 2: Combined Oral Contraceptives
    • Lifestyle Interventions
      • Habit 1: Complex Carbohydrate Diet
      • Habit 2: Regular Exercise
      • Remedy 1: Deep Breathing Exercises
      • Remedy 2: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
      • Remedy 3: Heat Therapy
    • Visiting a Doctor
      • Right Time to Visit
      • What to Ask
      • What to Expect
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    • April 2025
      • 1. Can tampons get lost inside the vagina?
      • 2. Coffee worsens period cramps
      • 3. Exercise worsens period cramps
      • 4. Periods Sync
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Visiting a Doctor

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What Specialty Of Doctor Do You Need To Visit

Women with severe PMS may benefit from being managed by a multidisciplinary team comprising:

  1. General practitioner/ Family doctor: This is the first point of contact to visit if you are experiencing any problems. The doctor will assess your symptoms, and rule out any other medical condition, menstrual cycle, and overall health.

  1. Gynecologist: Gynecologists specialize in the female reproductive system and provide specific diagnosis and treatment options related to PMS.

  1. Mental health professional (psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, or counselor): If severe emotional symptoms like significant mood swings, anxiety, and depression are experienced, seeking help from a mental health professional is advised.

  1. Dietician: A dietician can help in making certain dietary changes that can help relieve the PMS symptoms.

References

  1. Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Management of premenstrual syndrome. BJOG. 2017;124(3):e73–e105.​

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