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    Diseases & Conditions

    Premenstrual
    syndrome (PMS)
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    Symptoms & Diagnosis &


    causes treatment

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    Overview Symptoms When to see a doctor

    Causes

    Overview
    Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide
    variety of signs and symptoms, including
    mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings,
    fatigue, irritability and depression. It's
    estimated that as many as 3 of every 4
    menstruating women have experienced
    some form of premenstrual syndrome.

    Symptoms tend to recur in a predictable


    pattern. But the physical and emotional
    changes you experience with premenstrual
    syndrome may vary from just slightly
    noticeable all the way to intense.

    Still, you don't have to let these problems


    control your life. Treatments and lifestyle
    adjustments can help you reduce or
    manage the signs and symptoms of
    premenstrual syndrome.

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    Symptoms
    The list of potential signs and symptoms for
    premenstrual syndrome is long, but most
    women only experience a few of these
    problems.

    Emotional and behavioral signs and


    symptoms

    Tension or anxiety

    Depressed mood

    Crying spells

    Mood swings and irritability or anger

    Appetite changes and food cravings

    Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)

    Social withdrawal

    Poor concentration

    Change in libido

    Physical signs and symptoms

    Joint or muscle pain

    Headache

    Fatigue

    Weight gain related to fluid retention

    Abdominal bloating

    Breast tenderness

    Acne flare-ups

    Constipation or diarrhea

    Alcohol intolerance

    For some, the physical pain and emotional


    stress are severe enough to a"ect their daily
    lives. Regardless of symptom severity, the
    signs and symptoms generally disappear
    within four days after the start of the
    menstrual period for most women.

    But a small number of women with


    premenstrual syndrome have disabling
    symptoms every month. This form of
    premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is called
    premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

    premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)


    signs and symptoms include depression,
    mood swings, anger, anxiety, feeling
    overwhelmed, di!culty concentrating,
    irritability and tension.

    When to see a doctor


    If you haven't been able to manage your
    premenstrual syndrome with lifestyle
    changes and the symptoms of PMS are
    a"ecting your health and daily activities, see
    your doctor.

    Request an appointment

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    Causes
    Exactly what causes premenstrual
    syndrome is unknown, but several factors
    may contribute to the condition:

    Cyclic changes in hormones. Signs and


    symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
    change with hormonal fluctuations and
    disappear with pregnancy and
    menopause.

    Chemical changes in the brain.


    Fluctuations of serotonin, a brain
    chemical (neurotransmitter) that's
    thought to play a crucial role in mood
    states, could trigger PMS symptoms.
    Insu!cient amounts of serotonin may
    contribute to premenstrual depression,
    as well as to fatigue, food cravings and
    sleep problems.

    Depression. Some women with severe


    premenstrual syndrome have
    undiagnosed depression, though
    depression alone does not cause all of
    the symptoms

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