Who gets PMS?

As many as three in four women say they get PMS symptoms at some point in their lifetime. For most women, PMS symptoms are mild.
Less than 5% of women of childbearing age get a more severe form of PMS, called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
PMS may happen more often in women who:
Have high levels of stress.
Have a family history of depression.
Have a personal history of either postpartum depression or depression.