This week Reactions takes on the chemistry of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. The science of PMS helps to create a grab bag of unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms, PMS can be much more than an annoyance. This week, Reactions looks at how hormones including estrogen and progesterone interact with secondary chemicals, which can lead to symptoms of PMS.

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Producer:
Elaine Seward

Writer:
Megan Cartwright

Executive Producer:
Adam Dylewski

Scientific consultants:
Anne Andrews, Ph.D.
Kyle Nackers
Darcy Gentleman, Ph.D.

Sources:
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http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/basics/causes/con-20020003
http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/premenstrual-syndrome.html
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMHT0024713/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0072449/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22611222
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3118460/
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