Evaluation of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) in Medicine

Over the past few decades when scientists have been researching menstrual problems they have come to realize the persistent occurrence of what they label as premenstrual stress. The term premenstrual syndrome included depression excessive fatigue and irritability. However as research progressed it became clear that these stresses were only part of what should be called premenstrual syndrome. What''s more countless other symptoms persisted before menstruation. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be defined as a recurrent combination of disturbing physical mental or behavioral changes during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle that interfere with a person''s family social or occupational activities. Approximately one percent of women of childbearing age have severe PMS that threatens the patient''s occupational and interpersonal relationships. The most common age for women with this syndrome is 25 to 45 years old.