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.