Women who experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS), also known as ovarian cycle syndrome, should be advised that:
a. PMS is a psychiatric condition requiring psychotherapy.
b. Treatment may include gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonists.
c. Strategies that help manage stress may reduce symptoms.
d. Increased intake of sodium, caffeine, and complex carbohydrates is helpful.
ANS: C
Although this is not a psychiatric illness, psychological symptoms appear to be related to the inability to cope with stressors. A wide range of treatments may be helpful, including psychotherapy, vitamin B6, diuretics, GnRH agonists (not antagonists), and diet. High-sodium foods and caffeine should be avoided.
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