Understanding Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Women

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the most common issues faced by women today. PMS is so common among women that as early as the 1930's studies about this affliction have been conducted in various parts of the world. According to studies, about 80% of menstruating women all over have premenstrual symptoms. About 40% of those having premenstrual symptoms suffer PMS, which could cause mild to severe discomforts. Out of the total number of women who suffer PMS every month, about 10% have severe symptoms that lead them to be incapacitated during their menstrual periods.

What are the symptoms of PMS?

Different women manifest different PMS symptoms. However, the most common symptoms observed by women with PMS are fatigue, tension and irritability, difficulty concentrating, anger, depression, breast tenderness, bloating in the abdomen, hands and legs and headaches.

Fatigue is one of the most common reported symptoms of PMS. Women who are suffering from PMS would often feel so tired that they can barely get through the day. In many cases, women with PMS would feel dizzy and could not concentrate on what they are doing. According to experts, women who feel extreme tired during PMS should stay home and rest and should not attempt to do task that would require concentration and agility. For instance, driving would not be advisable for women who are feeling so tired because of PMS.