How is PMS deciphered?

Many women know that with a certain periodicity, they become capricious, aggressive, they can scream just like that. And all the fault, the so-called PMS or, as this abbreviation stands, premenstrual syndrome. By and large, this is a certain state of the body, which manifests itself both physically and emotionally. As is evident from the transcript, PMS in women begins before menstruation. Changes begin to be noticeable about a week before. Most often there is a syndrome in the fair sex from 25 to 40 years old and almost never occurs in adolescents.

Symptoms of PMS in Women

This period is manifested in all individually, but it is possible to distinguish those features that are most characteristic for this state:

• fatigue, even if physical and emotional loads did not exceed the usual level;
• insomnia or, on the contrary, excessive drowsiness;
• irritability, absent-mindedness, anxiety, mood swings, apathetic attitude to everything to which there was a keen interest earlier;
• tenderness of the mammary glands;
• a temperature increase is possible;
• headaches, in some cases very strong;
• malaise (pulling pain in the abdomen, joints).

Monthly repetition of the same symptoms means that it is PMS. If a woman keeps a diary and records all observations of her behavior for at least 3 months, she will notice the cyclical nature of the changes in her character. Based on this data, she will know in advance when the ICP starts. Perhaps this will help prepare for a difficult period. On the question of how long this syndrome lasts, you can not exactly answer, because it is individual. But manifestations of it necessarily cease with the onset of menstruation.

Sometimes such symptoms are confused with other diseases. But an experienced doctor will determine the true cause of the patient's condition.

Causes of PMS

At one time, experts believed that the syndrome is purely psychological. But it turned out that such changes in behavior are influenced by a number of factors:

• fluctuations of hormones in the body during the menstrual cycle;
• frequent conflict and stressful situations;
• presence of thyroid gland diseases;
• insufficient amount of magnesium, calcium, zinc , vitamin B6 in the diet;
• heredity.

Treatment of premenstrual syndrome

Those who are hampered every month by their own irritability and capriciousness are concerned about the issue of how to deal with PMS.

After the examination, the doctor will be able to prescribe a comprehensive therapy. When deciding how to relieve PMS, you can recommend sedatives to relieve emotional stress. If the hormonal background is the fault, the doctor will prescribe oral contraceptives or gestagens. Homeopathic medicines and vitamin complexes are also used. Tea with mint has a soothing effect, which is useful in the days before menstruation.

It is recommended to adhere to certain rules in everyday life in order to alleviate the condition of the syndrome:

• ensure a healthy sleep;
• to go in for sports, but without superfluous loads, that not to aggravate a situation;
• drink vitamin C for general strengthening of immunity, since in women who often get sick, PMS has more pronounced negative manifestations;
• eat more plant foods and exclude chocolate, coffee, salt;
• lead a regular sex life.

If the ailments and emotional disorders are noticeable not only to the woman, but also to the surrounding people, this means that in the absence of treatment PMS will worsen and take a more severe form, cause depressive conditions, and also problems with pressure. Therefore, it is better to consult a qualified specialist for timely correction of the condition.