Posted on: 02 November, 2004
Author: Valerie Otto
1.PMS is a mental condition.True or False2.In the United States, it was argued after WorldWar I that women should not work out of the homebecause of menstruations debilitating effects.True or False3.... 1.PMS is a mental condition.True or False2.In the United States, it was argued after WorldWar I that women should not work out of the homebecause of menstruations debilitating effects.True or False3.Tampons are accepted in all cultures.True or False4.PMS is caused by increased levels of hormones.True or False5.PMS can be prevented.True or False6.There are no tests to diagnose PMS.True or False7.PMS symptoms reduce in intensity with age.True or False8.Women may become more sensitive to alcoholwhen experiencing PMS.True or False9.Some foods may aggravate PMS symptoms.True or False10.The average women will have her menstruationcycle for an average of 40 years.True or FalseAnswers:1.False. PMS is a medical condition that is related to a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms.2.True. However, when World War II started, this belief system about menstruation changed because women were needed in the work force.3.False. For example, in Australia, it is believed that using a tampon could result in the lose of a womans virginity.4.False. The exact cause of PMS is still unknown, but it is believed that PMS may be a result of fluctuating hormones that occur prior to menstruation.5.False. PMS cannot be prevented, but certain treatments can provide relief from symptoms.6.True. There are no tests to diagnose PMS, but doctors can administer tests to rule out other possible conditions.7.False. The opposite is true. PMS may worsen with age.8.True. Some women may become more sensitive to alcohol during the menstrual cycle.9.True. Although many women will crave foods with high-fat content and high-levels of refined sugar, these types of food can aggravate PMS symptoms.10.True. Menstruation can start as early as 10 years of age and continue until women reach an average age of 50.Author Valerie Otto, CEO Oona Health www.oonahealth.comSources used: http://my.webmd.com/content/article/10/2953_497.htm?z=2953_00483_6501_00_25; http://www.sex-dictionary.info/alphabet/menstruation.htm; http://womenwa.communitydevelopment.wa.gov.au/pdf/ sexual_health_and_sexuality.pdf; and http://www.ivillagehealth.com/library/nwh/content/0,,215912_227302,00.html Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com