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Right Time to Visit

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When Is The Right Time To Visit The Doctor?

The right time to visit your doctor is when:

When is it an emergency as per guidelines?

The talk about PMS has been ongoing for a long time, but the diagnostic criteria have been specified more recently. Mild to moderate discomfort is expected during periods, but when it starts to affect your daily life activities, symptoms of PMS should be taken into consideration.

Consider seeking help when you experience the following symptoms:

  1. Markedly depressed mood, feelings of hopelessness, or self-deprecating thoughts

  2. Marked anxiety, tension, feelings of being “keyed up” or “on edge”

  3. Marked affective lability

  4. Persistent and marked anger or irritability or increased interpersonal conflicts

  5. Decreased interest in usual activities (eg, work, school, friends, and hobbies)

  6. Subjective sense of difficulty in concentrating

  7. Lethargy, easy fatigability, or marked lack of energy

  8. Marked change in appetite, overeating, or specific food cravings

  9. Hypersomnia or insomnia

  10. A subjective sense of being overwhelmed or out of control

  11. Other physical symptoms, such as breast tenderness or swelling, headaches, joint or muscle pain, a sensation of bloating, or weight gain.

References

Mishra S, Elliott H, Marwaha R. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. [Updated 2023 Feb 19; cited 2025 Apr 23]. Available from:

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