PMS Symptoms and Diagnosis

What are the PMS symptoms?

PMS is characterised by many symptoms that are generally more severe when a woman is under stress. In fact it is estimated that PMS has around 150 different symptoms, the most common being:

PMS PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS

headache

migraine

fluid retention

breast tenderness

fatigue

painful joints

backache

cravings

abdominal cramping

heart palpitations

food cravings

weight gain

dark circles under the eyes

insomnia etc.

PMS EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS

depression

anxiety

altered libido

mood swings

mental confusion

anxiety

irritability

irrational outbursts of emotion

panic attacks etc.

Diagnosing PMS

There are no specific medical or psychological tests that can diagnose PMS. The doctor will usually ask the woman to record the daily symptoms, menstruation days, and ovulation days for at least 3 menstrual cycles. A copy of this record form can be downloaded for free from our site. Check out the PMS Symptom Chart section. This is the best way to identify if the symptoms are related to the menstrual cycle. The doctor could also conduct an internal examination to make sure that the PMS symptoms exhibited are actually PMS, since there are other conditions that can exhibit PMS-like symptoms.

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This web site is intented for educational purposes only and should not substitute for the care of a medically trained physician.

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