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The Problem of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome

The word menstruation (say men-strew-ay-shun) comes from a Latin word ‘mens’ which means month. Most girls and women have their periods about once a month. Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium). Menstruation (a period) is a major stage of puberty in girls; it’s one of the many physical signs that a girl [...]

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