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Perhaps you're reading this because you are among the many menstruating women who feel hijacked by hormones for 2 days to 2 weeks out of the month. Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) vary from person to person and can include irritability, depression, lethargy, tiredness, food cravings, acne, bloating, rage, brain fog and more. Often, it looks like an exacerbation of any other issues that you experience throughout the month, ie. your migraines get worse, your irritable bowels become more irritable, etc. Read on to explore this part of the menstrual cycle, to examine the role these symptoms might play, and to understand how acupuncture can help decode and reduce PMS.