What is PMS?

PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome, and it refers to the physical and emotional reactions you go through before you start your period, caused by changes in hormone levels. PMS usually occurs 1 to 2 weeks before the first day of your ~flow~, and the symptoms may be different month-to-month or person-to-person, especially when you’re just starting to get your period.

It may be helpful for you to track your PMS symptoms along with your period, just so you become an expert on what you experience and when. There are lots of great apps that you can download to track your PMS symptoms