TABLE 1.

The most common symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Physical symptoms	Psychological and behavioral symptoms
Weight gain	Insomnia/Drowsiness
Edema	Change in appetite: increased appetite
Breast tenderness and swelling	Anxiety and tension
Stomach problems	Decreased libido
Back pain	Depressed mood
Muscle pain	Changes of disposition
Joint pains	State of fatigue
Headaches	Anger
Dizziness	Irritability
Sweating	Weeping
Acne or other skin problems	Restlessness
Constipation or diarrhea	Confusion
Bloating and flatulence	Concentration and memory problems
Cramps	Loss of confidence
Low tolerance to noise and light	Social isolation