Premenstrual-Syndrome on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge Basehttps://tcmgeo.com/tags/premenstrual-syndrome/Recent content in Premenstrual-Syndrome on TCMGeo — Integrative Medicine Knowledge BaseHugoen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome): TCM Acupuncture Points & Herbal Relief Guidehttps://tcmgeo.com/conditions/pms/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000https://tcmgeo.com/conditions/pms/<h1 id="pms-premenstrual-syndrome-tcm-acupuncture-points--herbal-relief-guide">PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome): TCM Acupuncture Points &amp; Herbal Relief Guide</h1> <p><strong>Updated:</strong> June 22, 2026<br> <strong>Reviewed by:</strong> Dr. Li Wei, DACM<br> <strong>Reading Time:</strong> 8 min<br> <strong>Body Area:</strong> Pelvis / Whole Body</p> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects up to <strong>30% of reproductive-aged women</strong>, causing a cluster of physical and emotional symptoms—irritability, bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, mood swings—that appear during the luteal phase and resolve with menstruation. For roughly 5-8% of women, symptoms are severe enough to meet criteria for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), disrupting relationships, work, and daily functioning.</p>