Premenstrual Syndrome - Risk Factors

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Five or more of the following symptoms must occur:

• Feelings of sadness or hopelessness, possible suicidal thoughts
• Feelings of tension, anxiety, or edginess
• Sudden mood swings marked by feeling suddenly tearful or feeling increased sensitivity to rejection
• Persistent irritability or anger that causes conflict with other people
• Disinterest in daily activities and relationships
• Trouble concentrating
• Fatigue or low energy
• Food cravings or bingeing
• Sleep disturbances (oversleeping or insomnia)
• Feeling overwhelmed or out of control
• Physical symptoms, such as bloating, breast tenderness, headaches, and joint or muscle pain

Review Date: 07/26/2010
Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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