Premenstrual Syndrome Treatments

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - sometimes referred to as PMT or Premenstrual Tension), is a number of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms associated with a woman's menstrual cycle.

These premenstrual syndrome symptoms include:

• Abdominal bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Mood swings
• Anxiety
• Depression

The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome usually occur between 2 to 7 days before the start of menstruation and disappear shortly after the period begins.

PMS was originally seen as purely imagined disease, despite the severe symptoms shared by so many women.

For many women suffering from PMS, these symptoms become so severe that normal day to day activities are virtually impossible.

Genetic disposition is often a good predictor of the possibility of premenstrual syndrome. Some studies suggest that PMS is twice as possible to be present in identical twins for example.

Women suffering from PMS have an increased risk of developing clinical depression - resulting from the severe mood swings they face during their PMS. Most women find the physical symptoms of PMS more tolerable than their emotional symptoms.

A more severe form of premenstrual syndrome is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD. PMDD is considered to be so severe it interferes with normal social function and interaction.

Women between the ages of 30-45 often experience more severe symptoms of PMS.  Premenstrual syndrome is a generally stable occurrence, with women suffering PMS experiencing the same symptoms during their cycle for a number of years.

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