There are women in whom even the closest family members do not notice the onset of menstruation, but there are those in whom the monthly “red days” are accompanied by strong mood swings, so that not only family, neighbors and friends know about the cyclical changes in her body, but and co-workers at work.
The combination of the three letters PMS is not just a syndrome, but a monthly meal for the fair sex. Men never encounter this phenomenon, therefore, they put only tearfulness, aggression and irritability into the concept of PMS, but in fact, everything is much more complicated and is not limited to emotional differences.
PMS is a complex of symptoms that occurs before the onset of menstruation and is characterized by changes in the cardiovascular and endocrine systems.
How long does PMS last?
It is noted that with age, the frequency of its manifestations increases. But this does not mean that all women are sick. The syndrome may not occur regularly, and their intensity varies greatly.
A mild PMS is the appearance of 3 or 4 symptoms in the period 2-10 days before the onset of menstruation. And in severe form, more than 5 symptoms appear, some of which are pronounced and begin to bother 14 days before menstruation.
The course of this syndrome may also be different. There are women in whom it does not worsen over the years, passes with the appearance of secretions. While some ladies feel worse with age, losing their ability to work and the symptoms of PMS appear longer and longer.
Causes of PMS
Until the end, the question of the reasons has not been studied. It is assumed that hormonal changes associated with the phases of the menstrual cycle play their role . The role of deficiency of vitamins, minerals and hereditary predisposition is not excluded. But most doctors are of the opinion that PMS is a combination of several factors.
Symptoms of PMS
All symptoms can be divided into 2 groups:
Mental disorders - increased fatigue, mood swings, tearfulness, aggression, fears, irritability. More often than not, a woman cannot find an explanation for such behavior.
Physiological disorders - pain in the body, lower abdomen and headaches, changes in appetite (decrease or increase), swelling and a slight increase in body weight, an increase in the size of the mammary glands.
In addition, in rare cases, symptoms such as memory loss, itching of the skin, fever, chills, impaired sleep and coordination, nausea and vomiting appear.
PMS treatment
Due to the fact that the ICP problem is a combination of several factors at once, it needs to be addressed comprehensively. I want to say right away that therapy should be long, it is important to change your lifestyle. If you limit yourself to one course of treatment, the problem will return again.
So, it has been noticed that those girls who go in for sports and adhere to the principles of a healthy diet suffer less from PMS. Therefore, the main criterion for treatment is a healthy lifestyle. Food should be fresh, not very high-calorie, with a predominance of fiber. Eat better several times a day, in small portions.
With lability of mood, sedative drops help. Of course, potent drugs should only be prescribed for severe symptoms.
You should take vitamins of groups B, A, E, as well as magnesium, which has a sedative effect.
Hormonal pills (combined or pure progestogens) can be prescribed only after accurately determining their level in the blood.
Severe pain syndrome is the reason for the appointment of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("Diclofenac", "Ketonal").
A good result is given by classes in psychotherapy, water aerobics, massage courses and physiotherapeutic procedures.
Treatment should last from 3 to 6 months.