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Show knowledge of the medical facts surrounding PMS, and a reassurance that the participant is not alone or personally to blame for the resulting PMS-related problems. Each victim. of PMS exhibits a unique set of symptoms and problems, which will result in the need for an individualized treat ment program. A woman's ability and willingness to implement dietary and lifestyle changes, in addition to the prescribed medical -program, will significantly enhance recovery. For answers to questions or more information, contact the Women's Center at American Fork Hospital, 756-3003. PMS lecture offered at hospital PMS or Premenstrual Syndrome may be the most common disease among women, affecting 40 percent of the female population. American Fork Hospital will offer a free PMS lecture to be held May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the hospital auditorium. Marilyn Gertsch, Utah Valley PMS Center director, will discuss the PMS issue and cover current beliefs about the cause and methods of screening and treat-. treat-. ment. Discovering whether or not a woman has PMS first requires the ruling out of other medical or psychological problems. PMS symptoms tend to appear at one phase of the menstrual cycle and then disappear for a time, only to reappear again in the same phase of ; the next cycle. 1 Attending the PMS lecture is a first step toward an awareness and Marilyn Gertsch |