Premenstrual Syndrome

Symptoms and

Treatments

Premenstrual Syndrome This disorder refers to a variety of symptoms

that some females experience before their menstrual periods.

Symptoms include nervous tension, anxiety, irritability, eating, weight gain, mood swings, depression and fatigue.

Not all women experience PMS

Most Common Symptoms:1. EMOTIONS

Anxiety Mood Swings Irritability Nervous Tension Sadness Anger

2. Physical-Nervous System Headache Cravings – sweet and salty Increased Appetite Fatigue Dizziness or Fainting Heart Pounding Agitation

3. Physical Weight Gain Swelling of Extremities Breast Swelling & Tenderness Abdominal Bloating Joint and Muscle Pain

4. Behavioral Depression Forgetfulness Crying Confusion Insomnia

Treatment

Cut down on the amount of salt and refined sugar you use.

Don’t use caffeine—Found in coffee, tea, chocolate,

cola and some energy drinks.

What to do. Get regular exercise

Take Calcium Carbonate daily. This will help make your bones strong.

What to do-- Increase Carbohydrates

Bread, cereal, vegetables

Increase Vitamin B6

Reduce Stress

What you can do-- Prostaglandin Inhibitors

– like Ibuprofen can help

If Your Symptoms Are Severe See your health care provider