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pms

  • What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?  more...
  • Is PMS common?  more...
  • What are the symptoms of PMS?  more...
  • When do PMS symptoms occur?  more...
  • What causes PMS?  more...
  • What can trigger PMS?  more...
  • How do I know if I have PMS?  more...
  • What can I do about PMS?  more...
  • What will my GP do?  more...
  • Do GPs understand PMS?  more...
  • How can changing my diet help me with PMS?  more...
  • How can I cope better at work?  more...
  • How should I deal with stress at work?  more...
  • Will I need clinical treatment for PMS?  more...
  • Should my employer help me to cope with PMS?  more...
  • How can men help with PMS?  more...
  • Dietary guidelines for PMS  more...

further information

The National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome (NAPS) offers a quarterly newsletter and publications including Understanding PMS: Help and support for PMS sufferers and their families, and booklets: Premenstrual syndrome: A clinical reviewand Dietary guidelines for PMS, available online for free to members, or for purchase. Helpine: 0870 7772177. pms.org.uk

USDAW has free leaflets on Premenstrual syndrome and period pains and Menopause available online under Women in the Resources Library section, or from tel: 0161 224 2804. usdaw.org.uk/resource_library