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Premenstrual Syndrome PMS
Relief from pms
(23 Aug 2010)
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PMS is the short form of Premenstrual Syndrome. It is a collection of psychological and physiological changes that occur in a woman just before the menstrual cycle. Most women experience typical symptoms before menstruation and these are not considered to be consistent with PMS.
PMS occurs when the symptoms involve a considerable change in a woman’s emotional and mental state as well as some telltale physical signs. PMS can occur for as many as 10 days before menstruation but usually occurs within a 5 day period prior to menstruation. PMS is typically associated with a woman behaving irrationally and being aggressive, irritable and stressed. While these symptoms are consistent with PMS they form only a part of the wide range of symptoms that can affect a woman.
PMS is suspected to be a hormone related problem, although there is considerable debate about this because hormone levels when measured tend to be normal. There is a genetic component associated with PMS as well. Some studies suggest that most women are susceptible to PMS if they are exposed to some of the typical risk factors that may cause or exacerbate PMS. The factors that may contribute to the condition include a variety of things like stress, caffeine intake and general lifestyle conditions. The diagnosis of PMS can be done when a woman is able to realize that she is suffering from mood changes just before her menstruation on a regular basis. Once this is established, some actions can be taken to provide relief from PMS.
A woman can seek relief from PMS by avoiding stress. This is one factor that has been continuously linked with PMS as well as with hot flashes. Stress tends to have a physiological effect on an individual by altering the blood flow patterns and affecting the mood. Women who exercise also tend to have fewer premenstrual syndrome symptoms than those who do not exercise. This is because exercise tends to improve the overall health of an individual and thus provide relief from PMS. Improved blood circulation is also responsible for an improved mood simply because the body is fresh and the various hormones are being distributed efficiently.
Diet watching is essential for women suffering from PMS. Salt, alcohol and caffeine are all to be avoided by a woman in order to gain relief from PMS. Someone addicted to caffeine may consume it but should try and limit consumption as much as possible. Often a simple adjustment in the diet would help to gain relief from PMS.
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answered by G M on 23 Aug 2010, 12:48:18
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