Is PMS as a common condition? Know the causes and treatment for the same.

Did you know that out of every four menstruating women, three have experienced premenstrual syndrome (PMS)? Well, you should know that the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 199 million women have PMS. Read on to know more.

Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms

The list of potential premenstrual syndrome symptoms is long. Let’s have a look at some of the most common symptoms.

• Tension or anxiety
• Depressed mood
• Crying spells
• Mood swings and irritability or anger
• Appetite changes and food cravings
• Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
• Social withdrawal
• Poor concentration
• Change in libido
• Joint or muscle pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Weight gain related to fluid retention
• Abdominal bloating
• Breast tenderness
• Acne flare-ups
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Alcohol intolerance

For some, the physical pain and emotional stress are severe enough to affect their everyday lives.

Read More: What is premenstrual syndrome? Know its symptoms.

A small percentage of women have severe premenstrual syndrome symptoms. This is known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The symptoms of PMDD include depression, thoughts of suicide, panic attacks, anger with severe mood swings, extreme anxiety, insomnia, binge eating, painful cramping, etc.

PMS Causes

Listed below factors might contribute to the condition.

• Chemical changes in the brain: Serotonin is a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) which plays a crucial role in mood states. Fluctuations of serotonin could trigger premenstrual syndrome symptoms. Inadequate quantities of serotonin might contribute to premenstrual depression, as well as to fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems.
• Depression: Some women with severe premenstrual syndrome have undiagnosed depression, though depression alone does not cause all of the symptoms.

PMS Complications

Due to a lot of disturbing emotional and behavioral changes, PMS might affect a woman’s relationship with people around her. Women who consume alcohol and smoke might make a fuss more during PMS. These intoxicants aggravate PMS symptoms and may also increase menstrual pain. If a woman has any other medical conditions, they tend to deteriorate further during PMS. An increase in the intensity and frequency of migraine during PMS is reported. It is experienced either before or at the start of menstrual days. Asthma attacks often increase or worsen during PMS. Many other chronic conditions such as epilepsy might worsen during PMS.

PMS treatment

Homeopathic PMS treatment is the most helpful one as it has a holistic approach. Homeopathic medicines are safe and natural. They are selected on the basis of the patient’s nature, temperament, other likes and dislikes. One more very significant advantage of homeopathic PMS treatment is to help the woman get relief from other associated complaints, like migraine, asthma or depression (if any), along with PMS. The comprehensive way in which cases are studied in homeopathy allows doctors to understand the patient’s medical history so that effective counseling and guidance can be given on managing mood swings and making lifestyle changes.

Dr Batra's® have successfully treated hundreds of cases with homeopathic PMS treatment. Their homeopaths get the patient’s case history along with all the symptoms she might be suffering from and study them properly, besides any other associated complaints that she might have. And the case history is monitored by their team of homeopathic doctors, gynecologists and endocrinologists. Separate homeopathic medicines are selected based on specific premenstrual syndrome symptoms and their intensity. The homeopathic PMS treatment is then monitored to show results such as reductions in the intensity of complaints, shorter duration of PMS, reduction in associated complaints, gradual improvement in mood swings, and the gradual decline of emotional symptoms.

Conclusion

If you haven't been able to manage your premenstrual syndrome and the premenstrual syndrome symptoms are affecting your health and daily activities, book an appointment with your homeopath as soon as possible.