What Causes Menstruation Cramp? Symptoms of menstruation include headache, dizziness, cramps, irritability, depression, bloating, breast tenderness, nausea, vomiting, food cravings or aversions, weight gain, irritability, anxiety and fatigue. These symptoms are commonly known as PMS and they usually occur before the menstruation cycle begins. The main causes of menstruation cramps are: Hormones imbalance Lack of …