DR. SREE AARTHI,DR. HARSAVARTHINI. K. R,DR. MANJU.N. V
DOI: https://doi.org/Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) encompasses a range of emotional, physical, and psychological disturbances that occur after ovulation, emerging 2–10 days before menstruation, and typically subside with the onset of menstruation. While more than 90% of women experience some symptoms, clinically significant PMS affects 20-30%, with literature revealing severity increasing in women in their 40s, while some stating higher in the college age groups(1–3). Symptoms vary widely, including mood disturbances such as irritability, anxiety, mood swings, and depression, as well as physical discomforts like bloating, fatigue, breast tenderness, acne, headaches, and digestive issues(1,4). The most severe form, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), is characterized by intense emotional symptoms, significantly impairing daily life(1,2).
