Symptoms may vary, but they include fluid retention (bloating, edema, breast
tenderness), autonomic changes (insomnia, fatigue, heart pounding), emotional
symptoms (crying, anxiety, depression, mood swings), and musculoskeletal
complaints (headache, muscle aches, joint aches). The most common affective
symptom is mood swings, and the most common physical symptom is
abdominal bloating.
Figure II-12-2. Premenstrual Syndrome Diagnosis by Symptoms
Figure II-12-3. Premenstrual Syndrome Diagnosis by Timing