Part 2.

Premenstrual symptoms are a natural part of the menstrual cycle, affecting most women at some time during their lives. If your body doesn't react strongly to its monthly hormonal changes, you probably have mild premenstrual symptoms or none at all. But if you have one or more mild to moderate premenstrual symptoms that disrupt your work, relationships with others, or sense of well-being, you are said to have premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

PMS symptoms vary greatly from woman to woman and cycle to cycle, and they can range from mild to severe. Some women note that their symptoms are worse during times of increased emotional or physical stress. Of the more than 150 symptoms that have been linked to PMS, the most common are listed below.

Behavioral symptoms include:

·         Aggression.

·         Withdrawal from family and friends.

Emotional and cognitive symptoms include:

·         Depression, sadness, hopelessness.

·         Anger, irritability.

·         Anxiety.

·         Mood swings.

·         Decreased alertness, inability to concentrate.