PMS (premenstrual syndrome)Overview
overview
Premenstrual syndrome is the name for the symptoms women can experience in the weeks before their period.
symptoms
Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome include mood swings, tiredness, tummy pain, headaches and spotty skin.
treatments_overview
Getting plenty of sleep and taking painkillers can help with premenstrual syndrome. Other treatments like hormone medicine may be used if it's severe.
causes
Premenstrual syndrome is thought to be linked to changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle.
Page last reviewed: 20/04/2018
Next review due: 20/04/2021