PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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The physical and emotional shifts many people notice after ovulation and before a period, from bloating and tender breasts to low mood or broken sleep.
You might notice
- bloating or a gassy feeling before your period
- tender or swollen breasts
- feeling irritable, teary or on edge
- sleeping more, or less, than usual
- food cravings
- spotty skin before your period
Who can help
- Dr. Michelle Cárdenas, ND · Naturopathic Doctor (ND)Profile →
- Dr. Rachel Alioto · Naturopathic Doctor (ND)Profile →
- Dr. Jenny Curto · Naturopathic Doctor (ND) · Licensed AcupuncturistProfile →
A naturopathic doctor, nurse practitioner or women's health doctor is a good first stop. Acupuncture is often a gentle support alongside.
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Where it can overlap
- PMDD
PMS is often explored alongside PMDD. Established
- Bloating
PMS commonly includes bloating. Established
- Constipation
PMS can overlap with constipation. Established
- Fatigue
PMS can show up alongside fatigue. Established
- Headaches
PMS can overlap with headaches. Established
- Hormonal acne
PMS can overlap with hormonal acne. Established
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- Sleep changes
PMS can show up alongside sleep changes. Established
- Brain fog
PMS can show up alongside brain fog. Established
- Painful periods
PMS can overlap with painful periods. Established
- IBS
PMS can overlap with IBS. Associated
Established: well documented · Associated: linked, not a cause · Emerging: early research · Woo exploration: worth exploring, not yet sourced. A link isn't a cause.
Keep exploring
5 sources · how we checked
Everything on this page was researched from clinical guidance, government health sources and published reviews first, then single studies. Where a connection is only worth exploring, it says so.
- Adult acne American Academy of Dermatology · Professional medical organisation
- PMS (premenstrual syndrome) NHS (UK National Health Service) · 2024 · Government health source
- Premenstrual syndrome MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine · 2026 · Government health source
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · 2025 · Government health source
- Your menstrual cycle Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services · 2025 · Government health source
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