PMS

pexels-photo-26980-medium

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the term used to describe a mixture of physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience before their menstrual period each month. PMS is more common in women over the age of 30 and usually ends with the onset of menopause. For about 10% of women, these symptoms may be severe and interfere with their quality of life.

Physical symptoms may include:

Bloating
Weight gain
Breast soreness
Headache
Constipation
Swollen hands and feet
Fatigue

Emotional symptoms may include:

Depression
Irritability
Anxiety
Tension
Mood swings
Inability to concentrate
Change in sex drive

There are no cures for PMS; however, there are medications which may help to relieve symptoms. In order for your doctor to make the best decision for your treatment, he or she needs an accurate list of your symptoms. It will be helpful for you to keep track of what symptoms you have, when they appear, how severe they are, and when they disappear.

For more information on PMS, click here.