Premenstrual syndrome is genrally characteristic of mood swings.

In India it is a taboo to have girls during menstruation to be indoors. However such mean management issues in the domestic setup have changed a lot.

Though it is irrational to attribute the mood swings to pms girls and genrally women behave in a slightly deviated fashion during pms.

Scientific evidence points out to a certain sense of insecurity and irritability and a desire to feel protected and yearn for tlc - tender loving care

symptoms

• headache
• irritablity
• emotional hypersensitivity
• crying spells
• moodiness
• feeling low

sleep disturbances

acne

allergies

fluid retention and weight gain

scanty urine

puffy face

fullness of breast

painful engorged breast

abdominal cramps

pelvic heaviness

abdominal cramps

atleast a few of these features are predominant and are accentuated in a traveling woman and those who drive by themselves.

what causes PMS?

it is basically an imbalance of hormones that caus all these inadequacies.

• estrogen-progesterone imbalance
• hyperprolactinemia excessive aldosterone, or ADH
• carbohydrate metabolism changes
• retention of sodium and water by the kidneys
• hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

how to overcome PMS?

• BE AWARE
• it is not abnormal to have a few of these symptoms
• lifestyle changes
• minimise stress on those days
• regular exercise
• regular sleep and eating habits
• increase domestic comfort

treatment precautions

1. dont abuse diuretics
2. prostaglandin inhibitors -nsaids on prescription
3. oral contraceptives (ovulation inhibitors) -if indicated
4. progesterone (hormone treatment) if PMS SEVERE
5. tranquilizers
6. DECREASE caffeine intake
7. vitamin supplement
8. regular exercise IF POSSIBLE
9. JUDICIAL USE of antidepressants