How does the menstrual cycle affect other health problems?
The changing hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle can also affect other health problems:
Depression and anxiety disorders: These conditions often overlap with premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Depression and anxiety symptoms are similar to PMS and may get worse before or during your period.
Asthma: Your asthma symptoms may be worse during some parts of your cycle.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS causes cramping, bloating, and gas. Your IBS symptoms may get worse right before your period.
Bladder pain syndrome: Women with bladder pain syndrome are more likely to have painful cramps during PMS.
Depression and anxiety disorders: These conditions often overlap with premenstrual syndrome (PMS): Depression and anxiety symptoms are similar to PMS and may get worse before or during your period.
Asthma: Your asthma symptoms may be worse during some parts of your cycle.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): IBS causes cramping, bloating, and gas. Your IBS symptoms may get worse right before your period.
Bladder pain syndrome: Women with bladder pain syndrome are more likely to have painful cramps during PMS.
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