Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

October 13, 2012

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Most women inherent manifestation of the strong sensitivity, mood volatility, sudden outbursts of anger. But not always such behaviors are explained only by the subtleties of nature. In fact, the psychological state of women is highly dependent on menstrual cycle .

Premenstrual syndrome   (short for this condition is also called PMS ) Is a complex set of disorders that appear in women in the days before menstruation. All these symptoms disappear immediately after menstruation started or terminated in the first days of the month. In this case, we are talking about metabolic and endocrine . psycho-emotional   and vegetovascular   violations.

According to statistics, about what PMS knows from experience up to 80% of all women on the planet. As a rule, this syndrome is seen in women aged 20 to 40 years. But in most cases, women develop a mild form of premenstrual syndrome, so complain to the specialists, they do not apply. Yet in some cases the symptoms of PMS over time become more pronounced. Consequently, women who feel exacerbated unpleasant symptoms before menstruation each month, be sure to consult with your doctor to prevent the deterioration of the situation in the future.

Why appears PMS?

Up to now, the causes premenstrual syndrome just not identified. But there is speculation that the manifestation of premenstrual syndrome - is a consequence of a sharp rise in the level of estrogen   the female body in the last days of the menstrual cycle.

In addition, among the causes of PMS is called cyclic monthly maintenance amount of certain substances in the brain of a woman. Among these substances - endrofiny Having a direct impact on a person's mood.

To some extent a manifestation of PMS also depends on the proper approach to food: as a result of this delay in the body fluid, the breast becomes very sensitive, there is fatigue, which may be associated with a lack of vitamin B6. trigger headaches, palpitations, dizziness   It can cause a magnesium deficiency in the body. There is also no proven opinion that the manifestation of premenstrual syndrome is a genetic propensity.

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome

PMS symptoms occur in women quite differently: some this state is relatively easy, others are very rapidly going through the days before menstruation. But diagnosing this condition allows the time of occurrence of such signs: they will always appear for a certain period before the onset of menses.

PMS in women can manifest periodic occurrence of panic attacks, depression, mastitis , Anxiety conditions. Sometimes PMS leads to frustration of menstrual function.

Symptoms of premenstrual syndrome occur for 2-10 days before the first day of menstruation. Premenstrual syndrome can occur in different ways. Thus, three different variants allocated ICP, each of which has specific characteristics.

At   First embodiment   development of PMS symptoms of this condition does not progress with time. They usually occur during the second half of the menstrual cycle and stop when menstruation begins.

At Second embodiment   PMS symptoms of the disease disappear only when menstruation ceases completely. Over the years, the intensity of the symptoms is increasing.

At Third embodiment current PMS symptoms only intensified over the years. Signs at the same time disappear after only a few days after menstruation has ceased.

Premenstrual syndrome in different women can be quite diverse. For this state is characterized tearfulness, irritability symptoms, high sensitivity to the pungent smell and sounds, discomfort in the breast. As a rule, young women PMS manifests tearfulness and depressive states and adolescents may flash aggressiveness. In mammary glands, except discomfort may occur also other changes. In particular, felt the painful areas, there are seals that can be felt. In addition, during PMS in women may face swell, lower leg, fingers, itching Sweating.

Headache   premenstrual syndrome resembles the pain during an attack migraine And this produces nausea and vomiting during an attack of headache. Worried woman as dizziness, feeling of fear, heart palpitations. Sometimes it rises sharply arterial pressure . The above symptoms of PMS can manifest in a variety of combinations.

Sometimes the symptoms are so pronounced that a woman's personality completely changed. In some cases, a woman gains weight significantly during PMS symptoms, as she is greatly increased appetite.

Diagnosis of PMS

Initially, the woman turns to a specialist with specific complaints of a combination of symptoms. Depending on these complaints, as well as certain forms of PMS are assigned studies to clarify the diagnosis. For example, if a doctor suspects that a woman holds psycho-vegetative   and cephalgic form syndrome, the patient is assigned consulting neurologist, and in some cases - and psychiatrist, as it is important to eliminate mental illness.

If a patient complains of the regular appearance of pain in the breasts, she certainly carried a mammogram or breast ultrasound. These studies are conducted in the first phase of the menstrual cycle. It is also necessary to consult a doctor mammalogy. Nevrrogolog can direct the patient to conduct craniography - rengenografii skull. If a woman worried about the headache, then the EEG is performed to assess the state of cerebral vessels. When edema should be measured daily urine output to determine the fluid retention in the body. If a woman has PMS during crises arise, it is important to visit a therapist, as well as ensure regular monitoring of blood pressure.

But all the above studies be conducted only if the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome too much influence on the quality of life of women. But if premenstrual syndrome always celebrated only in a mild form, in this case, it is enough of a pelvic exam. You should also take a blood test to determine hormones in both phases of the menstrual cycle. These data will confirm or refute the diagnosis of "premenstrual syndrome".

Another method of determining the condition of the woman is keeping a special diary, where for three monthly cycles a woman will write about the details of their complaints. Such information will help to establish the diagnosis and to understand how effective the treatment used.

It should be noted that sometimes suggested a theory about the existence of PMS in men. In fact, the symptoms are similar to symptoms of PMS is manifested in women sometimes do develop, and the representatives of the stronger sex, but to premenstrual syndrome, they have no relationship.

Treatment of premenstrual syndrome

Treatment of premenstrual syndrome would be done comprehensively. Therapy includes receiving hormonal agents, vitamins, and other agents which are required in each particular case. Sometimes, women are advised to comply with the special diet   and do the exercises from the complex physical therapy. And exercise and diet are effective for all symptoms. A medical treatment is given only on doctor's advice. For example, to eliminate the psycho-emotional symptoms, the patient is recommended to use of psychotropic and sedative drugs. Sometimes women are also appointed antidepressant treatment that lasts at least two months.

If a woman plagued permanent swelling, in this case, a treatment with drugs, diuretics. Preparations containing hormones are assigned for regulating the hormone balance.

For the treatment of PMS is also widely used homeopathic drugs that effectively reduce the intensity of symptoms of PMS. These drugs restore normal hormonal balance, reducing psychological symptoms.

It is recommended to pay special attention to food. In particular, should reduce the number of drunk coffee and try to eat as little salt. The diet should be present fish, dairy products, seeds, rice dishes, fruits, vegetables, dark chocolate.

Regular exercise also contribute to the improvement of the general condition of the woman. It is important to several times a week in sports. Since intense exercise increases the concentration of endorphins in the body. However, it is important to bear in mind that too heavy loads, on the contrary, aggravate the condition during PMS. So too zealous still not recommended.

Important enough sleep - at least eight hours, the absence of strong emotional turmoil, regular rest.

Drug treatment of patients with premenstrual syndrome held for three monthly cycles, after which you need to take a break for a few cycles.

There are also some traditional recipes to help improve the condition of women. You can prepare an infusion of herbs dandelion, which is used as a sedative. To properly prepare this drink, you should take one tablespoon of herbs dandelion and fill it with two cups of boiling water. Throughout the day the mixture should insist under a cover, after which the filter and drink a third cup three times a day for half an hour before meals.

Another effective soothing collection comprises three parts of mint and lemon balm, in two parts - valerian and chamomile, as well as one of the jasmine flowers. All this is very poured boiling water and infuse for ten minutes. The mixture should be drunk at least three times a day to get the desired therapeutic effect.

If swelling occurs, it is used to collect a diuretic, which includes bearberry, licorice root, the flowers of cornflower. Gathering to pour one cup of boiling water and infuse it with the lid on for 15 minutes. Infusion take one tablespoon four times a day before meals.

How to distinguish PMS from pregnancy?

Very often if you notice the symptoms of a woman asks: what is it - or PMS pregnancy ? The fact that so many pregnancy symptoms and premenstrual syndrome is actually very similar. When you contact a doctor, you can resolve the issue quickly: the presence of a fetus that develops, defines ultrasound, palpation, listening to the heart rate of the fetus. Another method - blood test hCG.

At home a woman can independently carry out a pregnancy test or wait for the time when menstruation should occur.