Postmenstrual syndrome is still a new term in the medical community. The name derives from a group of psychological and physical symptoms that occur after menstruation.

Feeling down, sad, or anxious is very common in women before and during their menstrual cycle. It’s easy to cry during your period, even when you can’t understand what’s happening. This is due to the menstrual cycle and ovulation causing hormonal changes throughout the month. The result of this disruption is emotional turmoil in the weeks leading up to menstruation, often part of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).