Yes, anxiety is one of many symptoms that have been ascribed to the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Other emotional symptoms may include irritability, impatience, restlessness, tension, fatigue, sadness, and depression. By definition, symptoms associated with PMS are either confined to or greatly aggravated during the premenstrual part of the cycle. Keeping a daily record of symptoms over several cycles can be quite useful to the patient’s doctor in making a diagnosis. At present there are many treatments available for PMS, but none has been shown to be uniformly effective.

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