We all know the ugly: ugly crying, ugly rage, ugly self-talk. And that’s not even the bad: Up to 90 percent of women experience premenstrual syndrome (PMS) sometime in their reproductive lives, and it tends to worsen as we age, peaking in peri-menopause. But there’s good news, too, and plenty of it; knowledge is power, and there are many things you can do—and be aware of—that decrease PMS and give you more control.

The most prevalent symptoms women experience with PMS are not cramps or bloating, breast tenderness, fatigue, or headaches. Nope, the most prominent symptom of PMS is........

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