PMS

PMS is the short form of Premenstrual syndrome

The exact cause of PMS has not been identified.

Changes in brain hormone levels may play a role, but this has not been proven.

It refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that

typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts HER monthly menstrual cycle.

The symptoms typically ending with the onset of her menstrual flow. 

 

PMS is a combination of 

emotional, 

physical, 

psychological, 

mood disturbances

that occur after a woman's ovulation

The most common mood-related symptoms are  

irritability

depression

crying

over sensitivity

mood swings with alternating sadness and anger

The most common physical symptoms are

fatigue

bloating

breast tenderness (mastalgia)

acne

appetite changes with food cravings