PMS Symptoms

Many women are only too familiar with the discomfort that accompanies their menstrual cycle before bleeding begins. Indicators of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range from uncomfortable bloating to severe cramping and debilitating migraine headaches. Premenstrual syndrome effects are generally felt during the second half of the menstrual cycle: about fourteen days after the first day of the last period. They usually... Read more >

Preventing PMS

Everything a woman takes into her body from sugar and salt to alcohol and drugs potentially affects how intensely she suffers from PMS symptoms. A preventive lifestyle begins with small, important lifestyle changes. At the top of the list are stopping smoking and reducing alcohol intake.Eat right despite your cravings! Eating more fresh fruits and increasing your intake of certain minerals and vitamins can... Read more >

PMS Treatment

PMS treatments differ according to different women's needs. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs can help with mild pain and cramping, and some women find they feel better when taking antidepressant drugs. Natural remedies include using natural progesterone suppositories or creams and eating more soy products.Antidepressants such as Prozac® are sometimes prescribed as PMS treatment and have been found to... Read more >

Understanding Menstruation

What is a Menstrual Cycle? A woman's body usually prepares for pregnancy about every 28 days. Each woman's body is unique but, in general, the menstrual cycle is considered to begin on the first day of bleeding and continue to the first day of the next period. For some women, a menstrual cycle is as short as 23 days or as long as 35 days—and for some women, each month may be different from the last. What... Read more >

Premenstrual Syndrome

Many women are only too familiar with the discomfort that accompanies their menstrual cycle before bleeding begins. Indicators of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range from uncomfortable bloating to severe cramping and debilitating migraine headaches.If you're affected by premenstrual syndrome, accepting these effects as a normal part of your monthly cycle may help to reduce the anxiety you feel about PMS. The next... Read more >

PMS Causes

Millions of women are familiar with the physical and emotional challenges of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. The symptoms present themselves in numerous ways, from mild or moderate to debilitating. They may be in the form of bloating or cramping, and can even cross over into bouts of crying and angry outbursts.   Strangely enough, experts continue to disagree on exactly what causes PMS. Statements such as... Read more >

PMS Diet

For many women, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a monthly problem. The changing hormones can wreak havoc on the body and a woman’s emotional well being. Though pain relievers can alleviate some of the physical discomfort and act as a component of PMS treatment, women often feel that nothing can help them when it comes to changing moods, fluctuating food cravings and overall wellness. But hopefully, a balance can... Read more >

PMS Self-Care

As any woman who has experienced it can tell you, PMS is not fun. And for some women who experience acute symptoms, it is monthly misery. So what are some ways that busy women can help themselves cope with the physical and emotional effects of PMS?   We live in a fast-paced world, and women are always on the go. Yet when it comes to PMS, women must be willing to slow down and take care of themselves through... Read more >