Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS is the name given to the group of symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome can be psychological, behavioural and physical and many women suffer from a combination of the following.

Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome can include:

• Pain before or with the onset of bleeding

• Breast swelling

• Fluid retention

• Bloating

• Weight Gain

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Fatigue

• Inability to handle stress

• Depression

• Headache

• Migraine

• Food cravings

Types of PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome has been sub-divided into 5 categories as follows:

PMS A: Symptoms include anxiety, mood swings, nervous tension, irritability, often beginning post ovulation and intensifying a few days before menstruation begins.

PMS C: Symptoms include food cravings, increased appetite, headaches, fatigue, dizziness and palpitations.

PMS D: Presents as depression and often has associated symptoms of forgetfulness, crying, confusion and insomnia.

PMS H: Symptoms include hydration or fluid retention, weight gain, swelling of extremities, abdominal bloating, breast swelling and tenderness.

PMS P: The main symptom is a reduced pain threshold. Sufferers of "PMS P" commonly experience abdominal, pelvic and back pain with a heightened pain sensation in general.

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