Bloating, headaches, mood swings, fatigue, and cramps — these are only some of the signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or PMS. PMS is a set of hormonal changes that occurs seven to 14 days before the ladies’ actual period. The symptoms of PMS usually disappear once the actual menstruation starts. Nowadays, PMS is recognized as a medical condition with physical and psychological symptoms. Medical studies show that about 95 percent of women suffer from over 150 symptoms associated with PMS. The causes of this condition is still unknown but some medical researchers suggest that it is associated to the fluctuations in the levels of hormones like progesterone and estrogen. Others add that it might be caused by neurotransmitter level changes which includes serotonin, a neurotransmitter which regulates anger, mood, and sexuality. Though the exact causes of PMS are still the subject of research, what is clear is that both men and women should be aware of the ways and means to manage the symptoms of PMS.
Mental and emotional symptoms of PMS may include the following:
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irritability
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anger
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