Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

When To Call A Professional

Call your doctor if your premenstrual symptoms cause you significant distress or discomfort, if they make it hard for you to function in daily life, or if they interfere with your personal relationships. If you think you are in danger of causing harm to yourself or others, call your doctor for an emergency appointment.

Prognosis

In most women, PMS symptoms begin to subside after age 35 and end at menopause. Women who have PMS or PMDD are at greater risk of developing depression.

Additional Info

National Institute of Mental Health 6001 Executive Blvd. Room 8184, MSC 9663 Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 Phone: (301) 443-4513 E-Mail: nimhinfo@nih.gov http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 409 12th St., SW P.O. Box 96920 Washington, DC 20090-6920 Phone: (202) 863-2518 E-Mail: resources@acog.org http://www.acog.org/

National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC) 8550 Arlington Blvd., Suite 300 Fairfax, VA 22031 Toll-Free: (800) 994-9662 Fax: (703) 560-6598 TTY: (888) 220-5446 http://www.4woman.org/