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Premenstrual Stress Syndrome Tips

Premenstrual Stress Syndrome(PMS, also called Premenstrual Stress, Premenstrual Tension,PMT, Premenstrual Syndrome,Perodic Mood Swing) is stress which is a physical symptomprior to the onset of menstruation.

PMS is not dysmenorrhea (increasinglypainful periods), in spite of the two conditions being commonly confused in usage.PMS occurs prior to the onset of menstrual bleeding, while dysmenorrha occursduring the period of bleeding.

PMS is exceedingly common, occurring in 75%of women of reproductive age during their lifetime. A more severe form of PMSis premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). This occurs in about 5% of women. Bothare characterized by symptoms of mood swings, depression, anxiety and irritabilitythat occur prior to menses, usually in the two week period between ovulation andmenses. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms of abdominal bloating andcramping.

Last Updated - 6th January 2006

Many women have mild symptoms related to menstruation, suchas cramps and mild breast tenderness. These are considered normal. A diagnosis of premenstrual syndrom (PMS) are symptoms that occur during the twoweeks before a woman's period begins that are severe enough to disrupt her life. PMS occurs most often in women in their 20s and 30s and about 40 percent of womenare affected at some time in their lives.

Symptoms (vary greatly from woman to woman)

Breast swelling and/or tenderness

Waterretention

Bloating

Weight gain

Acne

Irritability

Depression

Difficultyconcentrating

Decreased sex drive

Aggression

Headaches

Muscleaches

Food cravings

Lack of energy

Sleep disturbances

Ifyou suspect that you have PMS, it is wise to keep a menstrual diary of your symptoms,the severity of symptoms, dates when symptoms occur and days you have your period. If symptoms consistently occur before your period end shorthly thereafter, youmay want to follow home treatment recommendations. Making small changessignificantly improves PMS symptoms.

Home Treatment

Eat small meals every 3 to 4 hours.

Include plenty of whole grains,fruits and vegetables to your diet.

Limit fats and sweets.

Reducesalt intake to help limit bloating.

Eliminate or reduce tobacco.

Eliminateor reduce alcohol.

Eliminate or reduce caffeine.

Exercise regularly.

Trya non-prescription PMS medication such as Midol or Pamprin to help relieve syjptomsof cramps, bloating and headache.

Reduce your stress level as much aspossible.

Try relaxation techniques such as yoga and deep breathing.

Takea calcium spplement (600 mg., twice a day).

Take 400-500 mg. of magnesiumper day can help reduce symptoms.

When ToCall A Physician

If PMS symptoms regularly disrupt yourlife.

If symptoms keep you from doing your regular activities.

Ifyou feel out of control.

If symptoms do not end within a few days afteryour menstrual bleeding begins.

Join a PMS self-help group.

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