Pre-menstrual Tension (PMT) or Pre-menstrual Syndrome (PMS) refer to the range of symptoms which might exhibit during the week prior to a woman getting her monthly period. Symptoms might include headaches, change in appetite, irritability, depression or anxiety, swelling in the breast and excessive tiredness. Stress management techniques, yoga, massage, acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, hormone therapy and herbal medicines can help relieve the symptoms of PMT / PMS.
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