Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Quiz

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  • Feeling terrible before the period

  • Tightness in breast

  • Premenstrual symptoms

  • Feeling uncomfortable before my menses

  • Premenstrual pain or discomfort

  • Got irritated

  • Breasts feel swollen

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Learn more about Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

PMS consists of both mental and physical symptoms, occurring 3-10 days before menstruation. Symptoms start to improve once menstruation begins. The cause of PMS is poorly understood, but is related to fluctuations in levels of female hormones.

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

  • Discomfort or unpleasant symptoms occur when the period is about to start

  • Symptoms improve after period

  • Breasts feel stretched, tight or full

  • Easily irritable

  • Headache

  • Excessively sleepy or falling asleep in the day

Questions your doctor may ask to check for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

  • Do you have any discomfort or unpleasant symptoms, before or during your period?

  • Do your premenstrual symptoms improve once your period begins?

  • Do your breasts feel stretched, tight or full?

  • Do you feel easily frustrated or irritable?

  • Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?

Treatment for premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Treatment of PMS mostly involves lifestyle changes like regular sleep cycles and a balanced diet with different minerals to prevent cramps. Medications can also help with muscle aches and stomach cramps. Counseling may be helpful in coping with the stress of this disorder.

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Reviewed By:

Seiji Kanazawa

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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