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Case report, 1961

# What are the main symptoms of premenstrual tension?

Premenstrual tension includes mainly anxiety and depression. Some women also have fluid retention, weight gain, and bloating. Most women feel much better once their period starts.

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Women with premenstrual tension syndrome

## What they did

The symptoms of premenstrual tension syndrome are described, including psychological and physical symptoms that occur before the period.

## What they found

The main symptoms are psychological: anxiety and depression. Physical symptoms can include fluid retention, weight gain, and a sense of bloating. Symptoms improve once menstruation begins. Dysmenorrhea (painful periods) is not part of this syndrome.

## What it means for you

Premenstrual tension is characterized by mood and body symptoms that appear before your period and go away when it starts. It is separate from painful period cramps.

## About the study

Original title Premenstrual tension Authors BEHRMAN SJ, BUXTON CL Journal American journal of obstetrics and gynecology Year 1961 Study design Case report What was tested None Read the paper [doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(15)33677-2](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(15)33677-2)

## Topics

[Dysmenorrhea and period pain](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-dysmenorrhea/)[Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Anxiety and tension](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-anxiety/)[Bloating, breast tenderness and physical symptoms](https://niyora.com/research/topics/symptom-physical-symptoms/)

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