Article: PMS requires complex approach.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Premenstrual syndrome)

NEW YORK -- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurring blight on the lives of millions of women of childbearing age. In fact, it is estimated that as many as 25 million women suffer at least some of the many symptoms linked to the condition.

"There are over 150 symptoms associated with PMS," says Wendy Kramer, vice president of Swiss Medica Inc. "They extend across many different categories, including backache, bloating, memory function, appetite and mood. There are many products available that address the pain symptoms, but very few that deal with mood and appetite swings."

Research has shown those variations to result from decreases in the level of ...

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