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Hello, premenstrual tension syndrome is associated with an elevated ratio of endogenous estrogen to progesterone. Excessive or relatively excessive estrogen in the body leads to water and sodium retention, resulting in symptoms such as edema and headaches. Some people may also experience swelling in their hands, feet, and face, lower abdominal heaviness, pain, and breast tenderness. These psychiatric symptoms and water and sodium retention symptoms disappear or significantly improve after the onset of menstruation.