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Many women have Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and sometimes it is becoming a family problem. PMS correlates with increased concentration and/or disbalance of some hormones.
What is Premenstrual Syndrome?
PMS is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number of girls and women for up to two weeks before menstruation. PMS is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur in the week or two weeks before your period.
The symptoms usually go away after period starts. PMS can affect menstruating women of any age. It is also different for each woman. PMS may be just a monthly bother or it may be so severe that it makes it hard to even get through the day.
Some girls and women require medical treatment for marked mood and behavioral changes.
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In most cases the PMS disappear with menstruation and during 2 weeks (after period) the person feels absolutely healthy. These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menstruation is very typical for PMS.
What are the symptoms of PMS?
PMS often includes both physical and emotional symptoms. Common symptoms are:
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Headache, |
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Bloated feeling, |
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Weight gain,
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Discomfort in breasts, breast swelling and tenderness, breast pain
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Troubled sleeping, |
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Joint or muscle pain, |
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Appetite changes or food cravings,
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Mood swings,
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Discomfort in back or lower abdomen, |
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Irritability, |
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Depression, |
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Aggression,
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Anxiety and tension, |
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Tiredness, |
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Loss of concentration, |
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Acne.
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What to do?
If symptoms are strong – better visit your doctor for advice and treatment.
You can try pills (birth control pills) which will improve the situation. The real effect of pills will come during first 1-3 months. Be patient. You can also use anti-prostaglandines (aspirin) after ovulation during 10-12 days. Try also to keep yourself busy with pleasant things. Healthy lifestyle is recommended (healthy food, no smoking, not much coffee, weight control, sport).
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Please read more about PMDD in following page.
You can discover effetive NATURAL REMEDIES for PMS on next page.
LIGHT THERAPY – Easy, safe and effective treatment for mood swings
During last decades scientists have discovered that many of our key "mood" hormones are regulated by light. Modern medicine is using light therapy in many cases – it could be prescribed by psychiatrists, psychologists and/or family doctors, and is considered the most effective non-pharmaceutical treatment for depression. The effectiveness of the light therapy is high because it treats one of the primary causes of mood swings and depression - low serotonin levels in the brain.
Human emotions and mood are regulated by 2 happy hormones – Serotonin & Melatonin. Serotonin is produced during day time and Melatonin is produced at night. Lack of day light and low levels of Serotonin can cause mood swings, irritability and depression during premenstrual period.
Syrcadian Blue Light Therapy Device for SAD
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A great deal of research has been performed over the past two decades, focusing specifically on the chemical processes responsible for the production of serotonin stimulated by light and especially by blue light.
In 2002 the prestigious journal Science announced that a breakthrough discovery had been made concerning light and serotonin (so called “happy hormone”). A new set of light sensitive receptors in the eye were discovered – it was proved that these receptors are not used for vision but linked directly to the production of serotonin, and the regulation of melatonin and other hormones. Syrcadian BlueTM light therapy device has been engineered to stimulate the light sensitive receptors in the eye in a safe, effective and non-distracting manner.
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Philips goLITE BLU Light Therapy Device
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Philips “goLITE BLU Plus” energy light is the number-one energy light sold worldwide – this light is clinically proven to naturally boost your mood and energy and fight depression in as little as 15-20 minutes a day. Featuring breakthrough Bluewave technology, “goLITE BLU Plus” provides the blue light you need to naturally boost your mood and energy whatever the season – it can prevent your mood swings, sadness, irritability and anxiety.
This portable deluxe energy light is rechargeable and features an easy-to-use touch screen and a digital backlit clock with timer for convenient use. And thanks to its lightweight and special portable design, the “goLITE BLU Plus” can go wherever you need it - at home, in the office and/or on the go.
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