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Pre-menstrual Syndrom Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms may occur anytime during the week or even a week or before your period (menstruation or monthly bleeding) starts and usually go away once it starts. Menopause, when monthly periods stop, brings an end to PMS. The causes of PMS are not yet clear. Some women may be more sensitive than others to changing hormone levels during the menstrual cycle. Stress does not seem to cause PMS, but may make it worse. PMS can affect menstruating women of any age. PMS often includes both physical and emotional symptoms. Diagnosis of PMS is usually based on your symptoms, when they occur, and how much they affect your life. What are the symptoms of PMS? PMS often includes both physical and emotional symptoms. Common symptoms are: fatigue and trouble sleeping upset stomach, bloating, constipation or diarrhea headache appetite changes or food cravings joint or muscle pain tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells anxiety or depression trouble concentrating or remembering. Symptoms vary from one woman to another. If you think you have PMS, try keeping track of your symptoms for several menstrual cycles. You can use a calendar to note which symptoms you are having on which days of your cycle, and how bad the symptoms are. If you seek medical care for your PMS, having this kind of a record will be helpful. According to Ayurvedic prospective the cause of PMS is aggravated vata dosha. Vata is an Ayurvedic humor, which symbolizes air or wind. More specifically apana vata, the sub-dosha of vata dosha, is involved. Apana vata locates in the lower pelvic region and it is responsible for elimination of menstrual blood, stool, urine and reproductive fluids. At the commencement of menstruation, the apana vata is increased. The symptoms of aggravated apana vata are disturbed digestion, flatulence, cramping, headaches, tiredness, pain in thigh, legs, pain/cramps in pelvic area and back. Apana vata causes aggravation of next dosha that is prana vata. Prana vata next sub-dosha of vata dosha. Prana vata locates in head and brain, is linked to anxiety, mood swings and depression like problems. Thus, emotional symptoms are also involved during those days. Play the video below to know more about the Ayurvedic prespective.