The most important diagnostic criteria for PMS is the recurrence of symptoms during which phase of the ovarian cycle?
a. Luteal c. Menstrual
b. Follicular d. Ovulatory
A
The symptoms occur during the luteal phase due to hormonal changes and occurs 2 to 12 days before the onset of menses. The follicular, menstrual, and ovulatory phases are not associated with PMS symptoms.
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A) Vitamin A B) Vitamin D C) Vitamin E D) Vitamin K