DEFINITION, RISK FACTORS, SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

DEFINITION

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): a condition occurring in the luteal phase between ovulation and menstruation

RISK FACTORS

• Family history
• Mood disorders
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Weight gain
• Stress
• Sexual abuse

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Physical:

• Bloating
• Abdominal pain
• Breast pain

Psychological:

• Low mood
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Mood swings Behavioural:
• Decreased cognitive ability
• Aggression