It is important to keep a written diary of your
menstrual cycle and write down any emotional and physical
symptoms that you may get around 10 days before your period is due. This would indicate a hormone problem. Eating a healthy and well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and veg and avoiding junk foods, chocolates, sweets, cakes, fizzy drinks can sometimes help. Evening primrose oil can also help if someone has PMS (premenstrual syndrome) also called PMT (premenstrual tension).