Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome is the name given to symptoms experienced before a period. There may be both physical and psychological symptoms present.
PMS can affect women at any age. Symptoms can be mild or severe and some women find that symptoms interfere with their daily life.
The cause of PMS is an imbalance between oestrogen and progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
Symptoms
Bloating
Breast tenderness
Headaches /migraines
Joint pains
Night sweats
Sugar cravings
Palpitations
Acne flare up
Tearfulness
Irritability
Low mood
Poor sleep
Muscle aches
Fatigue
Bowel symptoms
Weight gain
+ Things you can do at home
- Healthy diet (low sugar and Carbohydrate)
- Exercise
- Evening primrose oil
- Agnus castus
+ The conventional approach
- Oral contraceptive pill (combined or progestogen only)
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Anti- depressants
+ Our approach at London Hormone Clinic
- Using body identical progesterone in varying regimes to control symptoms
- Supplements to help body restore balance naturally
- Encourage good diet and exercise
