Premenstrual Syndrome
Synonyms
Premenstrual Syndromes
Premenstrual Tension
Premenstrual Tensions
Syndrome, Premenstrual
Syndromes, Premenstrual
Tension, Premenstrual
Tensions, Premenstrual
A combination of distressing physical, psychologic, or behavioral changes that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Symptoms of PMS are diverse (such as pain, water-retention, anxiety, cravings, and depression) and they diminish markedly 2 or 3 days after the initiation of menses.