What is premenstrual syndrome? Know its symptoms.
Quick Facts about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- The term premenstrual syndromewas invented in the year 1953.
- It was not until 1931 that this syndrome was formallyaccepted by the medical community.
- The mood changes surrounding this syndrome have been described as early as the time of the ancient Greeks.
- PMS happens in the last half of a woman’s menstrual cycle.
What is PMS?
PMS is a combination of emotional, physical, psychological, and mood disturbances that quite often happen after a woman’s ovulation. And thisusually ends with the onset of menstrual flow.
PMS Symptoms
A boundless variety of symptoms have been attributed to PMS. Women have PMS of fluctuating duration and severity. The most frequent premenstrual syndrome symptoms include the following.
- Anger and irritability
- Anxiety
- Tension
- Depression
- Crying
- Oversensitivity
- Exaggerated mood swings
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Weight gain
- Breast tenderness
- Acne
- Sleep disturbances
- Appetite changes with overeating or food cravings
PMS Causes
The most common factors that might lead to PMS include the following.
- Cyclic changes in hormones: It is observed that the symptoms of PMS increase and decrease with cyclical changes in hormonal fluctuations. Over a period of time, they reduce during pregnancy and menopause.
- Chemical changes in the brain: Fluctuating levels of a chemical called serotonin in the brain is believed to contribute to mood swings and depression, and can also worsen PMS. Insufficient or decreased levels of serotonin can cause premenstrual depression as well as sleeping problems and a craving for certain foods.
Homeopathy treatment for PMS
Dr Batra's® have successfully treated hundreds of PMS cases with homeopathy treatment. At their clinics, their doctors get the patient’s case history along with all the symptoms one might be suffering from and study them properly, besides any other associated complaints that one might have. The case is monitored by their team of homeopathic doctors, gynecologists and endocrinologists. Individual homeopathic medicines are carefully chosen based on specific symptoms and their intensity. The treatment is then monitored to show the following results.
- Reductions in the intensity of complaints
- Shorter duration of PMS
- Reduction in associated complaints
- Gradual improvement in mood swings
- A gradual decline of emotional symptoms
Self-care tips for PMS
There are various things you can try to reduce the impact PMS has on your life. Listed below are a few self-care tips for PMS.
- Get to know your cycle
If your symptoms follow a pattern, you may be able to work out when you are most likely to start to experience these symptoms in the future. For instance, if you notice that over the past three months your symptoms have started seven days before your period, you could try and work out when this would be for the upcoming months. Being able to predict when your symptoms might start possibly will help you to put things in place for that time. What you can do is re-arrange stressful events and tasks for another time, plan relaxing activities that you know improve your mood, put in place a support plan that sets out how you would like to be supported in a particular situation, and create a self-care box.
- Look after your emotional wellbeing
Looking after your emotional wellbeing includes manage stress, try some relaxation techniques, spend time in nature, and try mindfulness.
- Look after your physical health
Looking after your physical health includes trying to get enough sleep, thinking about your diet, and trying to take some exercise.
Read More: Pre-Menstrual Syndrome - an essential guide
Conclusion
You should book an appointment with your homeopath to determine whether you are undergoing PMS. Visit your nearest homeopathy clinic as soon as you notice PMS symptoms.
For any queries related to PMS and other health issues, consult the expert homeopaths at Dr Batra’s® on 9033001642.
