• Dr. Shivali Sharma

Premenstrual Syndrome is a combination of physical and emotional disturbances that occur after ovulation and end with menstruation. Premenstrual disorders consist of psychological and/or physical symptoms that develop within the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle, affect the patient's normal daily functioning and disappear shortly after menstruation. The luteal phase begins just after ovulation and culminates at the beginning of menstruation (Wyatt. K,1999). The subspecialties of psychiatry and gynecology have developed overlapping but distinct diagnoses that qualify as a premenstrual disorder. More than 200 symptoms have been reported by women during their PMS. Women in their reproductive age often experience these disturbing physical and mental symptoms. These hormonal changes often result in irritable and aggressive behavior. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder( PMDD) is a more severe form of PMS. It affects a smaller number of women but it leads to significant loss of function due to unusually severe symptoms. Biological, Psychological, Environmental and Social factors are all responsible in the onset of PMS. Duration and severity of PMS varies in women of different age groups and from cycle to cycle. The most common physical symptoms are fatigue, bloating, breast tenderness and pain, acne, sleep and appetite changes. There are several behavioural and emotional signs of PMS which generally follow a predictable pattern. Regardless of symptom severity, the signs and symptoms generally disappear within four days of the start of the menstrual period for most women. The present paper highlights the physical, behavioural and emotional symptoms of PMS and discusses the etiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of these symptoms.

Pre Menstrual Syndrome, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorders

"Premenstrual Syndrome: An Under Estimated Gynecological Suffering", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no.322-326, April-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904I54.pdf

"Premenstrual Syndrome: An Under Estimated Gynecological Suffering", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 4, page no. pp322-326, April-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1904I54.pdf