Question 1

is pms real'?

Accepted Answer

Pms: Symptoms are real, related in part to hormonal changes during that time of menstrual cycle.

Question 2

pms pain help?

Accepted Answer

Advil, (ibuprofen) Heat, Pill: If you are experiencing uterine cramping around your menstrual cycle, you will probably find some relief with some analgesics, heat, or consider using the birth control pill.

Question 3

what are symptoms of pms?

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Varies: Moodiness and irritability to headaches and breast pain which occur up to 2 weeks before your period.

Question 4

how is pms distinguished from other conditions?

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Timing: This could be a long talk.  Suffice it to say that the characteristic physical and emotional symptoms of PMS occur only in the luteal phase of a woman's cycle.  There should be a symptom free period around days 4 - 12.  This would distinguish PMS from other physical and psychiatric ailments that may have similar symptoms.

Question 5

how to avoid pms?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Try to stay hydrated and eat foods low in sodium to prevent bloating associated with pms. You could also eat foods that are rich in vitamin b6 (bananas and nuts) which helps to modulate hormones related to pms. Finally, exercise and stay active. Endorphins are released during physical activity which can also help relieve your symptoms when you do experience pms.

Question 6

could pms be hormonal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Generally, it is thought to start about 2 weeks prior to your period. It is a stage when Progesterone levels rise in your body.

Question 7

is there a "cure" for pms?

Accepted Answer

PMS Cure: There are many different symptoms that are bundled into a diagnosis of pms. Menstrual cramps that occur just before menstrual flow may be indicative of endometriosis. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, ie diarrhea around the time of your menses only, this may likely be endometriosis and can only be diagnosed with laparoscopic surgery. Endometriosis can not be cured, but it can be managed.

Question 8

what causes pms in a girl?

Accepted Answer

Hormone imbalance: Most girls with pms have a relative Progesterone deficiency in the second half of the cycle.  Vitamin deficiencies are also thought to be causative.  I get the best response with Progesterone the last two weeks prior to menstrual bleeding.  Generic Prozac (fluoxetine) works well the week prior to menstrual bleeding as well.

Question 9

what are the causes of menopause and pms?

Accepted Answer

PMS or: Perimenstrual syndrome is a collection of emotional symptoms, with or without physical symptoms, related to a woman's menstrual cycle. The exact cause is unknown. Menopause is cessation of ovarian estrogen secretion, either due to age (which is a natural occurrence) or surgical removal.

Question 10

what are pms and pmdd?

Accepted Answer

Acronyms: Pms stands for premenstrual syndrome
pmdd stands for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

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