Premenstrual syndrome: (PMS) refers to the physical and psychological

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the physical and psychological symptoms that a person may experience before their menstrual period. These can include bloating, headaches, mood changes, and more. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of PMS, a disruptive set of emotional and physical symptoms that occur before menstruation. Find out how PMS differs from normal menstrual discomfort and from premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments of PMS, a common condition that affects women who have periods. Find out when to see a GP or get urgent help for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a more severe form of PMS.