Research has shown that PMS is relatively uncommon, and yet many women think they have it. Discuss some reasons why this might be so
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: A good answer will include the following key points.
? Women may notice feelings of depression or irritability when these moods happen to occur premenstrually but overlook times when such moods are absent premenstrually.
? Women may label symptoms that occur before a period as "PMS" ("I am irritable and cranky; I must be getting my period") and attribute the same symptoms at other times of the month to other things.
? A woman's perceptions may be influenced by cultural attitudes and myths about menstruation.
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