Causes
The cause is unknown. A combination of environmental, metabolic, and behavioral factors may make women vulnerable to the specific actions of hormonal changes linked to menstruation. A brain chemical, serotonin, may play a role in severe forms of PMS .
Risk Factors
These factors increase your chance of developing PMS. Tell your doctor if you have any of these risk factors:
- Age: 25-40
- Going off birth control pills
- Major life stress
- Depression
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