What is PMS? Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS for short, is a combination of severe symptoms that occur every month before menstruation. It is also known as premenstrual tension or PMT. Most women notice a change in their mood or physical state before the onset of menstruation (period). These symptoms may not be the same every month and depending on external factors, it may be mild to severe. These minor symptoms fall under the term menstrual molimina, which is synonymous with mild premenstrual syndrome. A small percentage of women regularly have more severe cyclical physical and psychological symptoms each month that cause a major disruption to their lives. When this occurs, it is known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual tension (PMT). At the extreme end of the spectrum is a condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This is the most severe form of PMS. Women suffering from PMDD tend to have severe psychological changes such as depression, irritability, anger, and tension before the start of their periods every month. What does PMS mean? The exact cause of PMS is unknown. Therefore the significance of PMS has never been ascertained. It has been noted that women in their 30s and … Continue reading Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Causes of PMS