Premenstrual Tension
Understanding PMS
PMS ¿ also known as premenstrual syndrome ¿ is a widespread condition that affects women of childbearing age. It is during the time immediately preceding actual menstruation that PMS hails the hormonal changes that lead to premenstrual symptoms. It is noteworthy that not everyone with premenstrual symptoms also suffers from PMS. In some cases this condition is not actually part of their monthly experiences at all. Statistics estimate that only 40% of women with any kind of premenstrual symptoms actually experience PMS. Of these there are roughly 10% who report to feel virtually disabled by the severity of the experience.
A Beginner¿s Guide to PMS
It is curious to learn that so many known about PMS, but very few actually know what it is and when it occurs. Sure, everyone knows the comic strips and off color jokes that make PMS and its sufferers their butts, but what do you really know when it comes to recognizing, dealing with, overcoming, and communicating PMS symptoms? To help you be just a bit more knowledgeable, here is a beginner¿s guide to PMS.