"Premenstrual Syndrome" (PMS) is the name given to the cyclic occurrence of distressing symptoms experienced by many women in their reproductive years. The symptoms usually appear 1 to 2 weeks prior to menses but diminish significantly or disappear completely within 5 to 7 days after the start of menstruation.

Up to 150 different symptoms have been reported. The most common symptoms associated with PMS are approximately as follows: 80% experience irritability, anxiety, abdominal cramps; 60% report cravings for sweets and binge eating; 40% report bloating, weight gain and fluid retention; 5-20% describe depression. Mood swings, breast tenderness, fatigue, headaches, insomnia, dizziness or fainting, crying, alternating constipation and diarrhea, allergic complaints and skin irritations are also cited.

We offer the following Standard Process® products to support menstrual dysfunction.