You can recognize premenstrual syndrome by these symptoms

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The symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be both physical and psychological.
The symptoms usually appear 7-14 days before the menstrual period and can be varied.

These are the symptoms

Typical signs of premenstrual syndrome include:
- Sense of tension in the breasts, swelling of the breast, tenderness of the breasts
- abdominal pain, cramps in the abdomen
- back pain
- Headache migraine
- constipation, gas
- Swollen parts of the body due to water retention in the tissue (edema)
- Weight fluctuations (especially weight gain)
- tiredness, exhaustion, poor concentration
- Mood swings / unstable mood, nervousness, inner restlessness, irritability, depressive moods
- dizziness, circulatory problems
- Sleep disorders
- Blemished skin, pimples

Of course, not all of the above points have to be fulfilled to speak of premenstrual syndrome.
Decisive for recognizing a premenstrual syndrome is the cycle-dependent occurrence of the symptoms, as well as an interruption of the symptoms for at least 7 days between two menstrual periods.

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nausea

Nausea and vomiting, if they occur in a cycle-dependent manner, can be features of premenstrual syndrome.
The affected women can be restricted in their eating behavior due to the nausea.
The reduced food intake can then lead to further symptoms such as concentration problems, headaches or tiredness.
Occasionally, the nausea is so severe that it leads to vomiting.
Many women are hardly able to cope with a normal daily routine with nausea or vomiting.
The nausea in the context of a premenstrual syndrome is therefore perceived as particularly agonizing by many sufferers.

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Depressed mood

Premenstrual syndrome affects mood in many women.
In some cases it is so severe that it leads to symptoms of depression.
These include feelings such as sadness, restlessness and a lack of drive.

In premenstrual syndrome, the depressive traits are typically cycle-dependent and disappear again when the menstrual period starts. Occasionally the symptoms are so pronounced that it is hardly possible to cope with everyday life.
This can result in high levels of suffering for the women concerned.

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Drawing in the breasts

Tension in the chest is a typical symptom of premenstrual syndrome.
It can also be associated with sensitivity to touch, stinging or pain.
In medical terminology, mastodynia is used when the symptoms mentioned above appear.
As a rule, the chest discomfort occurs shortly before menstruation and often improves as the period progresses.

Abdominal pain

Abdominal pain is one of the leading symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
The nature of the pain can be varied, with some women it comes to a pulling or stinging, with others a feeling of pressure or cramps.
Sometimes the abdominal pain can be so severe that the women affected are unable to cope with everyday tasks.

Young women in particular are mainly affected by very severe abdominal complaints or abdominal pain in the context of premenstrual syndrome.

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Stomach cramps

Abdominal cramps or pain in the abdomen are among the classic symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
They mainly occur in the lower abdomen or abdomen.
Typically, the pain manifests itself at intervals.
That means, in addition to the painful seizures, there are also periods when the women are free from discomfort.
Occasionally the cramps are so pronounced that the women affected literally “writhing in pain”.

Head and back pain

Headache and back pain are among the many symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
In contrast to the other symptoms, however, they are quite unspecific, which means that they can also have been caused by other circumstances.
As an expression of a PMS symptom, headache and back pain usually occur shortly before your period.
The pain decreases during the menstrual period, or at the latest after the period has subsided.

constipation

Constipation, if it occurs in a cycle-dependent manner, can be viewed as a symptom of premenstrual syndrome.
Women with constipation associated with premenstrual syndrome have difficulty passing stool, especially in the week before their menstrual period.
At the latest after the end of the menstrual period, the constipation should subside.
Problems with bowel movements that persist even after the menstrual period has ended are mostly caused by other causes and should be clarified by the women concerned.

fatigue

A large number of women are affected by fatigue as part of premenstrual syndrome.
Sometimes it can be caused by insomnia.
Occasionally, tiredness is accompanied by a feeling of exhaustion, lack of energy and weakness.

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sweat

Sweating or hot flashes associated with sweating may be signs of premenstrual syndrome.
The time component is important here.

Typically, as part of a premenstrual syndrome, sweats occur before or at the beginning of the menstrual period and stop for at least one week during the menstrual cycle.
If sweats persist, especially in older women, this can also be a first “sign” of the onset of menopause.

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nervousness

Nervousness and restlessness can be symptoms of a premenstrual syndrome.
Usually the nervousness is accompanied by further changes in the emotional experience.
These include mood swings, irritability, feelings of anxiety and depression.

In general, however, nervousness is a non-specific symptom, which is difficult to interpret as a clear indication of a premenstrual syndrome when it occurs alone.

Is the libido changing?

A typical feature of premenstrual syndrome is an altered libido.
In general, libido means sexual desire.

In some women, there is an increase in the feeling of pleasure, while in others the desire for intimacy tends to decrease.
An altered libido is common in premenstrual syndrome, especially in the last few days before the menstrual period.

Muscle aches

Muscle pain is rare in premenstrual syndrome.
Occasionally they are described by women who also suffer from back pain.

The mere occurrence of muscle pain is generally of little informative value in identifying premenstrual syndrome.
Sufferers should watch out for other monthly recurring symptoms (in addition to muscle pain).

Pimples

Many women develop blemishes or pimples just before their period starts.
The complexion can also appear “oily” or “greasy”.

Typically, unsightly pustules and blackheads appear about a week before your period.
The complexion often clears up towards the end of the menstrual period or at the beginning of the new cycle.

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Numbness and tingling

Numbness or tingling are not typical PMS symptoms.
Occasionally, these abnormal sensations are described by women who also suffer from a magnesium deficiency.
The low mineral content is then responsible for the annoying “tingling sensation” or the numb feeling.

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Water retention

Water retention before the start of the menstrual period is a classic sign of premenstrual syndrome.
The water retention leads to the feeling of being “puffy” or “puffy” in many affected persons.
It is also possible that the water retention only shows up on certain parts of the body, such as the hands, feet or breasts, and leads to significant swelling there.