What are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and how is it treated?
PMS can be defined as the monthly physical, behavioral, and emotional changes that typically take place two weeks before your period starts and ends dramatically within two days after it begins. PMS is related to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. Though the cause of PMS is unknown, it is attributed to an imbalance of female hormones. Physical symptoms include breast tenderness, bloating, weight gain, headaches and fatigue. Emotional symptoms include irritability, mood swings, crying, depression, sensitivity and hostility. Behavioral symptoms include insomnia, withdrawal and overeating. Various treatments include dietary changes, vitamin & mineral supplements, such as PMS Compose and exercise. Dietary changes suggested are eating frequent, but smaller meals and not skipping meals as hunger will exacerbate symptoms. Avoid refined sugars, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and artificial sweeteners. Limit dairy products to two servings per day, limit red meats & saturated fats and low
PMS can be defined as the monthly physical, behavioral, and emotional changes that typically take place two weeks before your period starts and ends dramatically within two days after it begins. PMS is related to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. Though the cause of PMS is unknown, it is attributed to an imbalance of female hormones.Physical symptoms include breast tenderness, bloating, weight gain, headaches and fatigue. Emotional symptoms include irritability, mood swings, crying, depression, sensitivity and hostility. Behavioral symptoms include insomnia, withdrawal and overeating. Various treatments include dietary changes, vitamin & mineral supplements, such as PMS Compose and exercise.Dietary changes suggested are eating frequent, but smaller meals and not skipping meals as hunger will exacerbate symptoms. Avoid refined sugars, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and artificial sweeteners.
