PMS management could be difficult, and at times uncomfortable. Nearly 5% of all women of reproductive age consistently report having severe PMS. It requires a precise diagnosis and immediate attention as slightest hindrance can impact daily routine. Dr Mitali Rathod, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist from Ahmedabad speaks on this matter with THIP Media. Click on the link below to get more info:
Q. What is premenstrual syndrome? Is it severe?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is when a female sees changes in her emotions and behavior, eating patterns, sleeping patterns, libido, energy, during the day, approximately ten days to two weeks prior to her periods. Around 40% to 50% of women face this and this is a normal change. All things considered, PMS is a broad term that further includes feelings of sore breasts, sugar cravings and salt cravings. The severe form of PMS is known as PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).
Q. What medications can be used to lessen its symptoms?
A holistic way of management is real management for PMS. One has to be careful about nutritional deficiencies like vitamin B12, B5, niacin, folic acid, magnesium and vitamin d. Good supplementation and proper sleep are also a part of this approach.
Q. Can natural remedies help with these PMS symptom relief?
Yes, it can help. Every meal must contain at least 25 to 30 grams of protein. Make sure it’s whole food. Moderate level of body activity, body oil massages like abhyanga and yoga too, are effective in PMS management. However, there’s no natural remedies for sore breasts and emotional swings.
Q. Are there any medications or therapies for PMS?
Yes, there are Chinese medicinal practices. They do the acupuncture along with the Indian traditional methods such as abhyanga which means whole body massage bath. They help you by soothing and calming down the body. It stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system.
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