Hormonal management of premenstrual syndrome.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a psychological and somatic disorder of unknown aetiology. The symptoms of PMS regularly occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve by the end of menstruation. The severe and predominantly psychological form of PMS is called 'premenstrual dysphoric disorder'.

Psychological aspects of premenstrual syndrome.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of psychological and physical symptoms which regularly occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve by the end of menstruation. The severe and predominantly psychological form of PMS is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The exact aetiology of PMS is not known.