PMS facts

Did you know?…5 surprising facts about PMS

  1. The most common age for PMS to start or worsen is in a woman's 30’s.

  2. Symptoms of PMS and perimenopause can be very similar in a woman's 40s. The primary difference: Perimenopause is associated with irregular periods; PMS is not.

  3. If your mother had PMS or painful periods, you are at increased risk for following in her footsteps.

  4. Stress plays a role in the severity of PMS.

  5. Many women have a worsening of another health problem that accompanies PMS.