Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Premenstrual syndromeUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) is group of symptoms that many women experience, usually between ovulation and the time a period (menstruation) starts.SymptomsSymptoms include mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression.TreatmentsLifestyle changes and prescription medications may reduce symptoms. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use