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Posted on: 11/06/2007
Question
Hi, I read somewhere that it is rare for teens to get PMS but i get a headache and breast tenderness a week or a few days before my period! Is this normal? (I got my first period about 15 months ago if that helps at all)
Answer
I don't think PMS is rare in teens. I think most teens just don't realize the connection as quickly as you have.
So this is totally normal. Regular exercise will often decrease your symptoms.
If you drink a lot of coffee or eat a lot of chocolate you may notice that you symptoms get worse.