How Common is PMS? Myths vs Facts
Let’s talk about PMS —* Premenstrual Syndrome* . Or as some of us like to call it, the monthly showdown between “Normal You” and “Emotional You.” If PMS were a person, it’d probably be the Bollywood villain who enters dramatically, flips the hero’s life upside down, and exits with a smirk after a week. But how common is PMS ? And why does it get blamed for everything from eating a packet of chips to crying because a street dog ignored you? Today , we’re diving into the world of PMS , separating the myths from the facts, with enough masala to keep things interesting. Myth 1: PMS is Rare—Most Women Don’t Get It Fact: PMS is as common as chai at an Indian railway station. PMS affects about 80% of women at some point in their lives. If you’ve ever wondered why your sister, mother, girlfriend, or bestie suddenly starts snapping at you over “nothing,” chances are, PMS is involved. It’s not rare—it’s as regular as your monthly Zomato delivery of chocolate fudge b...