<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">It may affect you emotionally and physically</li><li class="ql-align-justify">It can occur in a noticeable and predictable pattern </li><li class="ql-align-justify">You can cure it with lifestyle changes</li></ul>

PMS Varies In Symptoms 

<ul><li>Tension or anxiety </li><li>Depressed mood </li><li>Crying spells </li><li>Mood swings and irritability or anger </li><li>Appetite changes and food cravings </li><li>Trouble falling asleep (insomnia) </li><li>Social withdrawal </li><li>Poor concentration </li><li>Change in libido </li> </ul>

Emotional Symptoms 

<ul><li>Joint or muscle pain </li><li>Headache </li><li>Fatigue </li><li>Weight gain related to fluid retention </li><li>Abdominal bloating </li><li>Breast tenderness </li><li>Acne flare-ups </li><li>Constipation or diarrhea </li><li>Alcohol intolerance </li> </ul>

Physical Symptoms 

<p>It's basically the usual, remember our body needs to be in a state of 'homeostasis' therefore help yourself by changing your lifestyle. </p><ul><li>Exercise </li><li>Sleep early</li><li>Drink lots of water</li><li>Eat healthy </li><li>Pray</li></ul>

Lifestyle Changes

<h2>Overview</h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><h2>Symptoms</h2><p>The list of potential signs and symptoms for premenstrual syndrome is long, but most women only experience a few of these problems.</p><h3>Emotional and behavioral signs and symptoms</h3><UL><LI>Tension or anxiety</LI><LI>Depressed mood</LI><LI>Crying spells</LI><LI>Mood swings and irritability or anger</LI><LI>Appetite changes and food cravings</LI><LI>Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)</LI><LI>Social withdrawal</LI><LI>Poor concentration</LI><LI>Change in libido</LI></UL><h3>Physical signs and symptoms</h3><UL><LI>Joint or muscle pain</LI><LI>Headache</LI><LI>Fatigue</LI><LI>Weight gain related to fluid retention</LI><LI>Abdominal bloating</LI><LI>Breast tenderness</LI><LI>Acne flare-ups</LI><LI>Constipation or diarrhea</LI><LI>Alcohol intolerance</LI></UL><p>For some, the physical pain and emotional stress are severe enough to affect 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.</p><p dir="ltr">But a small number of women with premenstrual syndrome have disabling symptoms every month. This form of <abbr title="premenstrual syndrome" dir="ltr">PMS</abbr> is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).</p><p dir="ltr"><abbr title="Premenstrual dysphoric disorder" dir="ltr">PMDD</abbr> signs and symptoms include depression, mood swings, anger, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty concentrating, irritability and tension.</p><h3>When to see a doctor</h3><p dir="ltr">If you haven't been able to manage your premenstrual syndrome with lifestyle changes and the symptoms of <abbr title="premenstrual syndrome" dir="ltr">PMS</abbr> are affecting your health and daily activities, see your doctor.</p><h2>Causes</h2><p>Exactly what causes premenstrual syndrome is unknown, but several factors may contribute to the condition:</p><UL><LI><strong dir="ltr">Cyclic changes in hormones.</strong> Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome change with hormonal fluctuations and disappear with pregnancy and menopause.</LI><LI><strong dir="ltr">Chemical changes in the brain.</strong> Fluctuations of serotonin, a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that's thought to play a crucial role in mood states, could trigger <abbr title="premenstrual syndrome" dir="ltr">PMS</abbr> symptoms. Insufficient amounts of serotonin may contribute to premenstrual depression, as well as to fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems.</LI><LI><strong dir="ltr">Depression.</strong> Some women with severe premenstrual syndrome have undiagnosed depression, though depression alone does not cause all of the symptoms</LI></UL>

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<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

<p>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. </p>

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

Emotional and behavioral signs and symptoms

<p>For some, the physical pain and emotional stress are severe enough to affect 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. </p>

<p>But a small number of women with premenstrual syndrome have disabling symptoms every month. This form of <abbr>PMS </abbr>is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). </p>

<p><abbr>PMDD </abbr>signs and symptoms include depression, mood swings, anger, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, difficulty concentrating, irritability and tension. </p>

<p>If you haven't been able to manage your premenstrual syndrome with lifestyle changes and the symptoms of <abbr>PMS </abbr>are affecting your health and daily activities, see your doctor. </p>

<p>Exactly what causes premenstrual syndrome is unknown, but several factors may contribute to the condition: </p>

<ul><li><strong>Cyclic changes in hormones. </strong>Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome change with hormonal fluctuations and disappear with pregnancy and menopause. </li><li><strong>Chemical changes in the brain. </strong>Fluctuations of serotonin, a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that's thought to play a crucial role in mood states, could trigger <abbr>PMS </abbr>symptoms. Insufficient amounts of serotonin may contribute to premenstrual depression, as well as to fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems. </li><li><strong>Depression. </strong>Some women with severe premenstrual syndrome have undiagnosed depression, though depression alone does not cause all of the symptoms </li> </ul>

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) - Symptoms and causes

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