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Screening for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

The purpose of screening is early diagnosis and treatment. Screening tests are usually administered to people without current symptoms, but who may be at high risk for certain diseases or conditions.

Screening Tests

There are no screening tests for premenstrual syndrome.

References

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Practice bulletin: premenstrual syndrome. ACOG. No. 15. April 2000.

National Women’s Health Information Center website. Available at: http://www.womenshealth.gov/ . Accessed March 1, 2006.

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