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Premenstrual Syndrome / Tension (PMS / PMT)
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What is premenstrual syndrome?
Premenstrual syndrome consists of any symptoms which a woman experiences on a regular monthly basis in association with (usually before, sometimes during) her menstrual period.
Not every patient experiences PMS symptoms every month and also the severity of the symptoms may vary hugely. Some people only get 'bad' PMS every second or third month.
Everyone’s PMS/ PMT is different. Among the symptoms may be : anxiety, irritability, insomnia, depression, craving for sweets, increased appetite, sugar ingestion which may lead to headache, palpitations, fatigue, fainting , depression, forgetfulness, confusion, lethargy, cyclical weight gain, breast congestion and tenderness, abdominal bloating and tenderness, oedema/ puffiness of face and limbs.
Treatment: PMT is best assessed and treated in an individualised way by taking a full and detailed history and , as indicated, assessing hormone levels including oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone thyroid, adrenal glands, vitamin and mineral status, levels and evaluating the liver’s ability to properly ‘balance’ hormones. Bowel bacterial or fungal infections may also be contributing. The vast majority of patients respond very well.
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