PMS Symptom Tracker

Score your PMS symptoms and see which are strongest. Free, private and instant.

How to use the PMS Tracker

  1. Choose mood swings or sudden sadness: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  2. Choose irritability, anger or conflict with others: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  3. Choose anxiety, tension or feeling on edge: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  4. Choose feeling low, hopeless or tearful: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  5. Choose trouble concentrating: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  6. Choose breast tenderness or swelling: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  7. Choose bloating or weight gain: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  8. Choose headaches: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  9. Choose cramps or pelvic pain: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  10. Choose joint or muscle aches: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  11. Choose fatigue or low energy: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  12. Choose food cravings or appetite changes: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  13. Choose sleep problems: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  14. Choose wanting to withdraw from people or activities: Never, Sometimes, Often or Almost always.
  15. Choose when do symptoms occur?: Only in the 1-2 weeks before my period, then ease, Before my period and sometimes at other times or Throughout the month.
  16. Choose how much do they affect daily life?: Not at all, A little, Quite a lot (work, study or relationships) or Severely.
  17. Pick first day of your last period (optional) - optional.
  18. Enter average cycle length (days) - optional.
  19. Press Calculate to get an instant result with a colour scale, chart and plain-English explanation.

About the PMS Tracker

Rate 14 common premenstrual symptoms and how much they affect your life to get a PMS severity score with a breakdown by emotional, physical and behavioural symptoms. Add your last period to see your expected PMS days.

Also known as: PMS tracker, PMS score, premenstrual symptom checker, PMDD symptom tracker.

Formula and cut-offs

Each symptom is scored 0 (never) to 3 (almost always). Score % = total / maximum. Minimal under 20%, mild 20-39%, moderate 40-59%, severe 60% or more. Severe mood symptoms with big life impact may suggest PMDD.

Frequently asked questions

What are the symptoms of PMS?

Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems in the 1 to 2 weeks before a period.

What is the difference between PMS and PMDD?

PMDD is a severe form with marked mood symptoms that disrupt work and relationships. It is treatable.

How can I ease PMS?

Regular exercise, sleep, less caffeine and salt, balanced meals and, if needed, medical treatment.

Sources and references

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