What is premenstrual tension syndrome?

Premenstrual tension syndrome refers to symptoms that occur 1-2 weeks before menstruation in women, with periodic episodes of symptoms that disappear after menstruation. Its symptoms consist of 3 main aspects: 1. physical symptoms, mainly headache, breast swelling and weight gain. 2. mental symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, emotional instability, and changes in sleep and libido. 3. behavioral changes, mainly lack of concentration in thought, low work efficiency and tendency to accidents. The above symptoms are most severe 2-3 days before menstruation, and will rapidly decrease after menstruation until they disappear. If the patient’s symptoms are not very serious, they can be adjusted by adding minerals (mainly Ca, Mg), vitamins (mainly vitamins A, B6 and E) and reducing the intake of sugar, salt, caffeine and alcohol. If the symptoms are more severe, pharmacological interventions can be made under the guidance of a physician.