PMS – Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a complex set of hormonal changes that triggers disruptive symptoms in about 80% of menstruating women. Premenstrual emotional and physical changes usually occur two weeks or so prior to your menstrual period. . PMS symptoms vary from woman to woman and cycle to cycle. Symptoms may include breast tenderness, nausea, anger, fatigue, and irritability.
PMS Symptoms
Every woman experience PMS differently. While some women have no PMS related symptoms, other women do experience PMS symptoms intensity ranging from mild to moderate or to so severe that they can make life very difficult.
There are about 150 symptoms associated with PMS. Some common symptoms of PMS are:
- Abdominal bloating irritability
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Joint and muscle pain
- PMS mood related symptoms include: depression, sadness, irritability, anger, and mood swings
- Tensions
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Food cravings
- Breast tenderness
- Sleeplessness
- Tension
PMS Relief and Treatment
It’s not clear what causes premenstrual syndrome. But, if you suffer from PMS, consider making some changes to your diet and lifestyle. Some simple measures may help to ease the changes within your body that you experience at this time. Below are some simple things that you can do to help you feel better.
- Consume the recommended amount (1000 mg) of calcium daily
- Limit your caffeine intake
- Consume less of simple sugar and salt
- Increase your water intake
- Limit your consumption of alcohol and soda
- Extra sleep or rest may help you to deal with fatigue
- Exercising may help to reduce pain.
- Using a heating pad or hot water bottle may help to ease the cramps. Make sure to wrap the hot water bottle with a towel. Although the bottle doesn’t feel hot at the touch, but if you leave it on your skin for a while, your skin will feel like its burning. And falling asleep with a hot water bottle next to you can be very dangerous.
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