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Photo by With Elli I feel a bit embarrassed to admit this, but I’m 32 years old and I’ve never really understood what PMS is. I knew the concept, of course — I’ve heard people talk about it all my life — but I never got it. So I decided to find out. 🌙 What Is PMS? Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a disruptive set of emotional and physical symptoms that appear before menstruation. The exact cause of PMS isn’t fully understood by researchers, but it’s believed to be linked to changes in hormone levels throughout the menstrual cycle. While PMS is mostly associated with the luteal phase (the time between ovulation and the start of menstruation), its causes are complex and may involve several interconnected factors. 🌸 Why Do We Have It? Although the cause is still uncertain, scientific studies suggest that PMS arises from the way our bodies and brains respond to hormonal fluctuations. Cyclic Changes in Hormones: The main theory is that PMS is related to the natural drop in est...