Menstrual SymptomsWho is affected?Most women are affected by menstrual symptoms at some point during their lives. Studies have shown that 40 to 80% of women suffer from PMS symptoms and that menstrual pain is the leading cause of missed workdays for women. There are no specific groups of women that are more prone to PMS, ovulation pain or menstruation. Women of every culture, social class, body type and age can be affected. |  |