collection of symptoms. Crying spells, mood swings, bloating, headache,
fatigue, cramps, and the list goes on. One minute you like to take a bite
of chocolate, pizza the next. They snap at their family or bite their
friends' head off at the slightest provocation, and then break down to
tears because they feel bloated and simply hate the way they look.
Most people, especially the male population, are quick to dismiss it as
"that time of the month." Women's mood swings had become stereotyped as
PMS, an excuse use to justify giving in on their food cravings and
acting like a shrew.
However, doctors nowadays recognize PMS as a real medical condition
with physical and psychological symptoms. PMS or premenstrual syndrome is
a set of hormonal changes that generate a variety of both physical and
emotional symptoms in women. It usually occurs between 7 to 14 days
before actual "period" and then disappears once the menstruation begins.
Women may experience PMS during her childbearing years or sometimes even
after menopause.
Bloating, cramps, fatigue, breast tenderness, and irritability, does
this sound familiar? Well you are not alone for studies shows that about
95% of women experience some of over 150 symptoms associated to PMS.
The degree of severity varies, some women felt only minor discomfort
while for others the symptoms are unbearable enough to interfere with their
lives. The symptoms may differ from one person to another and may
change from cycle to cycle.
Normally, the psychological symptoms of PMS include mood changes like
crying spells, depression, anxiety, anger, sadness or irritability.
Psychological symptoms may also include some changes in mental functioning
such as difficulty in concentrating or remembering as well as changes
in sex drive.
On the other hand, a wide range of physical symptoms are associated
with PMS. Some of the most commonly observed physical symptoms would
include fatigue, insomnia, headache, acne, cramps, breast tenderness,
bloating, joint or muscle pain. Occasionally, some women experience upset
stomach, diarrhea, or constipation. Women with PMS also tend to give in to
their food cravings especially for carbohydrates, chocolate or other
sweets.
Although real test to diagnose PMS has not yet been created, doctors
may conduct tests to rule out other conditions that cause similar
symptoms. When the symptoms assent with the monthly cycle and the woman's
tests are negative for other conditions, then PMS is generally determined
to be the cause of her symptoms.
There are several conditions to rule out when considering PMS. That
includes anemia, diabetes, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, endometriosis,
dysmenorrhea and autoimmune disorders.
On the other hand, some of the psychological conditions that should be
ruled out include eating disorders, alcohol abuse, personality
disorders and chronic fatigue syndrome. Oral contraceptive side effects should
also be ruled out when considering PMS. To further confirm doctor's
diagnosis, keeping a monthly diary of symptoms would also be helpful.
PMS is still considered as a largely mysterious phenomenon by the
medical community and had been a subject for research and some ongoing
studies. Since there has been no single cause of PMS identified or accepted
by the medical community, it is likely that PMS is due to a variety of
factors, as well as because of genetics, environment and lifestyle
factors like nutrition and stress.
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