The terms premenstrual syndrome and perimenopause mean two entirely different biological processes in a woman\’s body. Both can wreak havoc on the daily routine of a woman and unfortunately both can occur at the same time. Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it\’s commonly called, is a condition which causes the bloating, headaches, breast tenderness, weight […]
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it is commonly known, is a medical condition that can affect women who are in their childbearing years. Unfortunately the term PMS has often been used in a derogatory fashion to describe the emotional state of women. Although the cause is still relatively unknown there has been some link to
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PMS, also known as premenstrual syndrome, is responsible for a variety of symptoms that are thought to be triggered by the hormonal changes in a women’s body in the weeks prior to her menstrual period. These undesirable symptoms are common in any woman, but when it causes a woman to experience difficulties in every day
Experts say that the definitive cause of premenstrual syndrome has not yet been identified. However, they have identified some likely culprits. The first factor that may contribute to the symptoms of PMS is that many women are sensitive to the hormonal shifts in the second half of the menstrual cycle, much more than other women.
Researchers estimate that between 50 and 80 percent of women suffer from symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Those symptoms can range from physical, psychological and emotional symptoms that can negatively affect a woman\’s life for 2 weeks each month. Symptoms can include breast tenderness, weight gain, bloatedness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, anger, depression, anxiety, emotional instability, tension
PMDD, or premenstrual dysphoric disorder, is the most severe form of premenstrual syndrome a woman can experience. Approximately 75 percent of women of childbearing age (who continue to have their menstrual periods) have some degree of premenstrual syndrome. Of those approximately 2 to 10 percent also have premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Women with a personal or
Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it is more commonly known, is a condition that affects women of all ages who are in their childbearing years. This means that the common myth that adolescents suffer more from dysmenorrhea and women in their 20s and older are suffer more from PMS is not necessarily true. Findings from
PMS or premenstrual syndrome, a condition that occurs up to two weeks before a woman has her period can cause more than a few symptoms that can make one feel miserable. Among some of the symptoms are headache, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, weight gain, as well as many other symptoms. These changes are due to
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Women who cry at silly television ads, are happy one minute but angry the next, complain of being bloated, headachy and tired may be suffering from premenstrual syndrome. Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome include both physical and emotional factors that happen around the time of your period. Some of those other symptoms include anxiety, depression, fatigue,
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Premenstrual syndrome, or PMS as it is more commonly known, is a condition that affects millions of women every month. With more than 150 reported symptoms getting a correct diagnosis can sometimes be a challenge. This challenge is further exacerbated by the fact that there is no known cause and no specific diagnostic test. The
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