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    PMS: Tracking Your Symptoms

    Track your premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms to better know when they may occur. Rank how serious each symptom is from “worst” to “none.” Track any other symptoms in the blank rows. At the top of the chart, circle the days of your period. This will help you note the weeks of your cycle.

    Sample tracking chart for PMS symptoms showing days of month, physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, and other symptoms. Symptoms rated worst, moderate, slight, none.

    Self-tracking menstrual apps

    Talk to your doctor about using self-tracking menstrual health apps. You can get these on Google Play Store and Apple iTunes. They combine your health information, calendar tracking, and menstrual symptoms. Almost all the apps use this tracking:

    • Body metrics like:

      • Weight

      • Basal body temperature

    • Period details like:

      • Spotting, bleeding, or flow

      • Length

      • Discharge or clots

    • Cervical mucus details like:

      • Quality

      • Amount

      • Appearance

    • Physical symptoms like:

      • Headache or backache

      • Cramps or bloating

      • Skin problems (acne)

      • Hot flashes

      • Breast symptoms such as tenderness

    • Emotional health like:

      • Mood swings or irritability

      • Fatigue

      • Stress, anxiety, or depression

    • Behaviors like:

      • Sleep patterns

      • Cravings and appetite

      • Sex drive

    • Activities like:

      • Exercise

      • Meditation

      • Nutrition

    Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Robyn Zercher FNP
    Online Medical Reviewer: Vinita Wadhawan Researcher
    Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2025
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center
    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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