Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms.

It imperative for you if have any new symptoms of any kind or old ones that won't go away for you to consult with your doctor to rule things out and hopefully identify and treat your symptoms appropriately. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) exhibits some of the same symptoms as early signs of menopause do.

There are two basic conditions that are thought to trigger PMS symptoms. They are thought to be triggered by the changing hormone levels. They are also believed to be triggered by lower than normal serotonin levels- brain chemicals that manage mood and emotions. With each of the two triggers there are specific related symptoms.

Changing hormone levels my trigger such things as migraines and other types of headaches. You may experience tender breasts and back aches. You may experience weight gain that can be due to either water retention or overeating. You could experience bloating.

Serotonin related symptoms include mood swings, irritability, increased aggressive behavior, and unexplainable anger. There maybe concentration problems sleep problems, anxiety, and depression issues. You could also experience food cravings and an increased appetite. This can lead to the weight gain mentioned earlier.

It is important to note that not every woman will experience PMS to the same degree or with the same intensity. In fact one woman can experience PMS differently from month to month.