Q: Is it possible to go through all the hormonal changes and pms symptoms each month even if one does not have a period? I have had secondary amenorrhea off and on for most of my life due to an eating disorder and still seem to get crampy, bloated, weight gain, headache and mood swings rapidly each month even though there is so no actual menstrual flow. Also, Can one get pregnant if they have amenorhea?

Q: I haven't had my period in three months. I took three pregnancy test and came back negative. What can be the causes of missing period?

Q: Lately, I have noticed that i got all the PMDD Symptoms. I'm 16 years old and its killing me! How to deal with it? Is it a life time problem?

Q: I have had the Implanon since march 2009, I have had a monthly
and steady period for over a year. My last period was 4-1-2011, I
normally have it for 6 days. It is 5-27- 2011 the day of a planned
started period, but nothing since April. Is there a chance I am pregnant?

Q: I got pregnant in Jan but miscarriaed at 6 weeks. What suprised me is during Jan, i do not have any pms symptom. For me, PMS symptom usually start after ovulation, i will have breast tenderness. but when i got pregnant that month, there was no breast tenderness after ovulation. Is it true that when you are pregnant, you will not have any pms symptom?

Q: Last month my period was a couple days late due to stress. Right
before I got it, (less than 36 hours) I had sex for the first time in months. Today, my period is due and it is not here. I have all the symptoms of both PMS and pregancy: VERY tender breasts (this tends to always be my worst symptom), emotions, salt cravings, headaches an fatigue. Is the possibility of getting pregnant right before your period large?

A:You are not likely pregnant, since ovulation occurs in mid-cycle, and the egg that is produced dissolves within 24 hours. So, unless you

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Q: I have PCOS and until I gave birth to twins last December did not have a regular cycle unless taking medication to induce ovulation. Now I have had a cycle each month for the past 9 months. Since I was blessed with only one a year I don't know much in regards to PMS. However I have
noticed that for the past 2 months that 2 weeks before my period I feel
weepy, down and achy all over and have what feels like light cramping.
The week before my period I am a bear and snappy and want to eat everything in sight. Can you have PMS for 2 weeks prior to your cycle?

Irregular periods can be a sign of many different conditions. I would need far more history as well as a physical exam to even attempt to give you a reason. If this shortened cycle persists, you should see your doctor for a check-up.

Q. My pms has become severed in the last year. I am 42 years old now and
believe I'm entering perimenopause. The last three months my periods have
been irregular, so now I don't know when my symptoms are pms or not. Can we have extended pms symptoms when we are irregular? Also, dizziness has increased tenfold for me, to the point where I can't function, and fullness and ringing in my ears and sometimes headaches. I am not taking aspirin or ibuprofen. I had a bout of all of this a week ago, then felt
better a few days and now it's back. I am currently at 32 days in what

Be prepared! Also use the Monthly 'Monstrual' Chart in The Princess and the PMS to monitor your moods, aches and pains. This will give you a PMS road map to follow, helping you recognize when your demon double is coming to town.