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PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrial syndrome (PMS) is a hormonal condition affecting nearly 75% of women, causing symptoms like mood swings, anxiety, depression, bloating, cramps, breast tenderness, fatigue, and irritability during the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms typically begin 5-11 days before period and are caused by fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone hormones. Approximately 5-8% experience severe PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) requiring medical intervention. Natural remedies and PMS relief include regular exercise, stress reduction, magnesium supplements, vitamin B6, calcium, and dietary changes eliminating caffeine, salt, and sugar. Medical treatments for severe PMS range from birth control pills and hormonal therapy to antidepressants (SSRIs), with most insurance-covered options available. Period tracking apps help diagnose PMS patterns over 2-3 cycles. While there’s no cure for PMS, symptoms are highly manageable through lifestyle modifications, natural supplements, and prescription medications, enabling normal functioning throughout your menstrual cycle.

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PMS is affecting nearly 75% of women in United States
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What is PMS?

Premenstrual syndrome is a hormonal disorder that is characterized by monthly recurrence of physical and psychological symptoms that can begin up to 2 weeks prior to the menstrual cycle. Nearly 75% of women experience some level of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The symptoms are more common between the twenties and early forties. 

Diagnosing PMS

There is not a standard test for diagnosing Premenstrual syndrome and often tracking symptoms through a few monthly cycles is helpful. Sex hormone levels can be assessed through blood labs to determine if Estrogen and Progesterone are within a healthy ratio. Often with PMS, Estrogen is very high and/or Progesterone is low. This is known as Estrogen dominance. 

What are the symptoms of PMS?

Symptoms of PMS include:

  • Weight gain
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Food cravings
  • Mood swings
  • Breast tenderness
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Headaches or migraines

Learn in this youtube short reel about Premenstrial Syndrome (PMS) and how it is affecting millions of women. 

How to treat PMS

There are many approaches to treating PMS and we prefer to start with the essentials. Dietary changes such as eating smaller meals, limiting salt, avoiding caffeine and alcohol, increasing whole plant based foods that are rich in calcium and considering a multivitamin. Exercising 30 minutes daily can improve fatigue and mood. Stress reduction with deep breathing techniques, yoga, massage and stretching can be helpful along with ensuring a good night of sleep. Herbal therapies may be helpful and lastly balancing the Estrogen and Progesterone with the use of Bioidentical Progesterone can dramatically improve the quality of life every month. Other available treatments include:

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