PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
經前綜合徵 / 经前综合征
Cyclical symptoms appearing in the days before menstruation.
Quick Facts
| Health Topic | Women's Wellness |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Premenstrual syndrome, Premenstrual tension, PMS symptoms, Before-period discomfort |
| Common Symptoms | A recurring cluster of physical and emotional changes in the days before menstruation, such as breast tenderness, bloating, mood swings or fatigue. Symptoms typically ease after the period starts. |
| Related TCM Patterns | Blood Stasis |
| Related Classical Formulas | Tiao Jing Wan |
PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) in Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, PMS-type presentations are often linked to Liver Qi stagnation and related patterns, though formula coverage in the current set is still limited. Differentiation would consider emotional constraint, rib-side or breast distension, and cycle regularity. Accompanying signs such as tongue appearance, pulse quality and the presence of heat or cold help distinguish one presentation from another. This page outlines how the tradition has organised such presentations for educational reference.
TCM Patterns Associated With PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
The same presentation may be understood through more than one pattern. Pattern differentiation weighs the accompanying signs, not the symptom on its own.
| Pattern | Common Features | Related Formulas |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Stasis血瘀證Stagnation Patterns | Fixed, stabbing or piercing pain that does not move freely, often worse at night or with pressure. The complexion may look darker or purplish, and in women the menstrual flow can be dark with clots. Lips or nails may appear dusky. Tongue dark or with purple spots or congested veins under the tongue; pulse choppy or wiry and hesitant. |
Classical Formulas Traditionally Associated
Associated with 1 classical formula
Listed for study. Which formula fits, if any, depends on the pattern rather than the symptom.
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This library is educational. It describes how Traditional Chinese Medicine has traditionally understood these presentations. It is not a diagnosis, and it is not a treatment recommendation.
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