Symptoms That Can Occur in Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Physical

• Awareness of heartbeats (palpitations)

• Backache

• Bloating

• Breast fullness and pain

• Changes in appetite and cravings for certain foods

• Constipation

• Cramps, heaviness, or pressure in the lower abdomen

• Dizziness, including vertigo

• Easy bruising

• Fainting

• Fatigue

• Headaches

• Hot flashes

• Insomnia, including difficulty falling or staying asleep at night

• Joint and muscle pain

• Lack of energy

• Nausea and vomiting

• Pins-and-needles sensations in the hands and feet

• Skin problems, such as acne and localized scratch dermatitis

• Swelling of hands and feet

• Weight gain

Psychologic

• Agitation

• Anxiety

• Confusion

• Crying spells

• Depression

• Difficulty concentrating

• Emotional hypersensitivity

• Forgetfulness or memory loss

• Irritability

• Mood swings or worsening of mood disorders that are already present

• Nervousness

• Short temper

• Social withdrawal