Expert answer:
The PMS symptoms (Pre Menstrual Tension) are characterized mainly by the emotional instability 3 to 7 days before menstruation, as a result of oscillations hormones period.
The symptoms vary from woman to woman and may be emotional or physicists. The most common are:
- Mood swings (irritability, aggressiveness, decreased interest);
- Emotional sensitivity (easy crying);
- Sadness, nervousness and anxiety;
- Compulsive eating, especially for sweets;
- Pain and discomfort in the belly, which may become swollen;
- Pain and tenderness in the breasts, with a swelling sensation;
- Sleep disturbance (drowsiness or difficulty sleeping);
- Headache;
- Swelling in the body;
- Tiredness, lack of energy.
PMS symptoms become a problem when they interfere with a woman's daily life, influencing her ability to make decisions and her relationship with others.
Milder symptoms can be enlivened with physical exercises and relaxation and meditation techniques in addition to decreased caffeine and alcohol consumption.
Talk to your family doctor or gynecologist to give you specific treatment to relieve PMS symptoms.
