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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) |
Life-disrupting physiological and psychological changes |
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PDD) |
Severe PMS characterized by mood swings, depression, irritability, anxiety; possible causes are excessive alcohol or caffeine consumption, overweight, lack of exercise |
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Possible treatment for PMS |
Antidepressants Decrease caffeine intake Daily physical activity Vitamin supplements-calcium, vitamins D and B6, magnesium (regulates serotonin) |
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Hyperandrogenaemia |
Increased synthesis of androgens like testosterone; obesity increases this in women; exercise and diet can improve this especially in women with PCOS |
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Leptin |
Hormone expressed in adipose tissue; hunger suppressant. Women usually have higher leptin levels than men; decrease of leptin also decreases GnRH, FSH, and LH |
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Risks of bariatric surgery and pregnancy |
Increases risk for iron, folate, calcium, and vitamins A, B12, and K deficiency; women should not become pregnant during the first year of surgery |
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Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed if 3 out of 5 conditions exist |
1. Waist circumference is >40in in men and >35in in women 2. Blood triglycerides >150mg/dL 3. HDL cholesterol is <40mg/dL in men and <50mg/dL in women 4. Blood pressure >130/85mm Hg 5. Fasting blood glucose >110mg/dL |
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Risks of having Metabolic Syndrome |
Increased risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease |
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3 ways to treat metabolic syndrome |
Diet Exercise Weight reduction (naturally or with surgery) |