
Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) Support Group
Premenstrual Stress Syndrome (PMS) is stress which is a physical symptom prior to the onset of menstruation. PMS is exceedingly common, occurring in 75% of women of reproductive age during their lifetime, characterized by symptoms of mood swings, depression, anxiety and irritability. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms such as bloating and cramping.

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Hi am new to this group and a week or so before my period, i suffer from very bad mood swings the smallest thing seems to set me off. i am just a horrible person to be around a week or so before my period starts. I also feel bloated and sometimes i get sore breasts as well as getting very emotional about little things. And i was just wondering if any other women in this group feels the same as i do.
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