PMS, pre-menstrual tension, has the power to reduce us to emotional wrecks while simultaneously zapping every last ounce of energy from our weary bones.
As if that wasn't enough to deal with every month, a new study has revealed that women who suffer from intense PMS symptoms are more likely to develop further health issues down the line.
The research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology collected data from 3,270 women.
The study was conducted over 20 years and found that women suffering from PMS (moderate to severe symptoms) were more likely to develop high blood pressure and/or hypertension.
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They also found that the risk of developing hypertension/high blood pressure was higher for women younger than 40 suffering from PMS.
PMS usually starts between 5-11 days before menstruation. Symptoms can be both emotional and physical including mood swings, bloating, cramps and headaches.
