Abstract

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS): A NATURAL INDICATOR, INDICATES THE START OF WOMANHOOD

*Dr. Kishor Dholwani, Kushal Nandi, Suprodip Mondal, Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen, Dr. Beduin Mahanti and Dr. Dhananjoy Saha

Abstract

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of emotional, physical, and psychological disturbances that occur after a woman's ovulation, typically ending with the onset of her menstrual flow. The most common mood-related symptoms are irritability, depression, crying, oversensitivity, and mood swings. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has a wide variety of signs and symptoms, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression. It's estimated that as many as 3 of every 4 menstruating women have experienced some form of premenstrual syndrome. A more severe form of PMS, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), also known as late luteal phase dysphoric disorder, occurs in a smaller number of women and leads to significant loss of function because of unusually severe symptoms. The American Psychiatric Association characterizes PMDD as a severe form of PMS in which anger, irritability, and anxiety or tensions are especially prominent. Symptoms tend to recur in a predictable pattern. But the physical and emotional changes they experience with premenstrual syndrome may vary from just slightly noticeable all the way to intense. Still, women don't have to let these problems control their lives. Treatments and lifestyle adjustments can help them reduce or manage the signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

Keywords: Mood Swing, Acne, Headache, Frustration, OCP’s, Exercise.