In the 'Symptoms - Reproductive - Female Cycle' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about water retention before menstruation:
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Water retention (edema) - do your ankles swell before menstruation?
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"No / don't know" |
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"Occasionally / moderately" |
Water retention before menstruation |
A symptom |
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"Often / severely" |
Water retention before menstruation |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Edema
Abnormal accumulation of fluids within tissues resulting in swelling.
Menstruation (Menses, Menstrual, Menstrual Cycle, Menstrual Cycles, Menstrual Flow, Menstrual Phase, Monthly Cycle)
The periodic discharge of blood, tissue fluid and mucus from the endometrium (lining of the uterus) that usually lasts from 3 - 5 days. It is caused by a sudden reduction in estrogens and progesterone.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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