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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (also called PMT or premenstrual tension) is defined as a set of physical, psychological, and emotional symptoms connected to a woman’s menstrual cycle, that appear a few days to a couple of weeks before a period.

While 80% women experience at least some symptoms, about 2 to 5 % of women have significant symptoms that may interfere with everyday life. Some of the most common symptoms are:

• Tension and irritability during this time can aggravate minor grievances and reactions may seem out of proportion
• Feelings of tiredness and fatigue make even ordinary every day chores seem difficult. Some women also have difficulty concentrating.
• Anger and depression are also common symptoms of PMS. A woman may have a shorter fuse during PMS and may also be more prone to feelings of unhappiness and feels on the edge of tears
• Food cravings and appetite changes may also be seen
• Women also experience very physical symptoms of PMS such as bloating and actual weight due to water retention etc.
• Breast tenderness is also experienced by many women
• Headaches are other physical effects of PMS

Some of our earlier posts that may help in alleviating PMS are:

• Good news for PMS Suffers
• Food that may help with PMS
• Coping with PMS
• Essential Oils to help with PMS
• Diet changes for PMS
• Cigarettes and PMS

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