Question:
What
do I do?
I usually
have diverse symptoms few day to my monthly cycle, like; weakness
of the body, headache, irritation, swollen Tummy and abdominal pain
during the process of the cycle.
Eucharia
Answer:
Dear
Eucharia,
Premenstrual
Syndrome, or PMS, is a condition that afflicts many women.
The exact
cause of PMS is not completely understood, though experts do believe
that hormones such as progesterone, estrogen, and testosterone are
probably involved. A change in the level of serotonin in the brain
is also believed to be related to the occurrence of PMS.
PMS is
closely tied with mood swings, bloating from water retention, tender
breasts, headaches, temporary weight gain, and food cravings.
Your
best bet in helping relieve PMS symptoms is to follow some general
guidelines. Eat an overall healthy diet, lead an active lifestyle,
and get plenty of sleep.
A great
variety of symptoms have been attributed to PMS. Women can have PMS
of varying duration and severity from cycle to cycle. The most frequent
mood-related symptoms of PMS include:
* Anger
and irritability
* Anxiety
* Tension
* Depression
* Crying
* Oversensitivity
* Exaggerated
mood swings
The most
frequent physical signs and symptoms of PMS include:
* Fatigue
* Bloating
(due to fluid retention)
* Weight
gain
* Breast
tenderness
* Acne
* Sleep
disturbances with sleeping too much or too little (insomnia), and
* Appetite
changes with overeating or food cravings.
