Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is widely known as the psychological and physical consequence faced or experienced by women in a week or leading up to their monthly periods.  Some good examples of the Symptoms include bloating, cramps, mood swings, irritation or frustration, and headache. There are chances that the symptoms may cause a minor to major inconvenience according to your body strength and potential to bear the pain. 

You've probably noticed some indicators that your menstruation is on its way. For most women, it's nothing to worry about - maybe sore breasts or a sweet tooth. Others, on the other hand, find the days leading up to their period difficult. You may have premenstrual syndrome if it interferes with your regular life (PMS).

Your period is a normal part of life. And you are free to do anything you want at any other time of the month. There are strategies to control PMS if it is an issue for you.

PMS is a collection of changes that can have a wide-ranging impact on your life. They may be physical, emotional, or behavioral in nature. Changes occur one to two weeks before your period. It will go away when your period begins or shortly after it begins.

Symptoms

There is a long list of possible signs and symptoms of PMS, but most women experience only a handful.

• Evidence and symptoms of emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Anxiety or tension
• The depressed state of mind
• Weeping spells
• Mood swings, impatience, and anger
• Changes in appetite and food desires
• Having difficulty falling asleep (insomnia)
• Withdrawal from social activities
• Inability to concentrate
• A shift in libido
• Physical manifestations and symptoms
• Muscle or joint pain
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Increased weight in response to fluid retention.
• Bloating in the abdomen
• Breast sensitivity
• Flare-ups of acne
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Intolerance to alcohol

Physical pain and emotional stress are severe enough for some people to interfere with their daily life. Regardless of the seriousness of the symptoms, most women's signs and symptoms decrease within four days of the start of their monthly cycle.

However, a small percentage of women with premenstrual syndrome experience disabling symptoms every month.

Signs and symptoms of ASD include depression, mood swings, anger, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, lack of concentration, impatience, and tension.

Tricks to control the Symptoms 

• Consume complex carbohydrates, fiber, and protein (such as whole grains and whole-grain bread, pasta, and cereals).
• To decrease bloating and fluid retention, avoid sodium during the last few days before your period.
• Schedule any stressful events for the week following your menstruation.
• Reduce your caffeine intake to feel less tense and irritable, as well as to alleviate breast tenderness.
• Remove alcohol from your diet. It can make you feel melancholier if you drink it before your period.
• Instead of three substantial meals a day, try eating up to six little ones.
• Engage in some aerobic activity. Work exercise for up to 30 minutes four to six times a week.
• Get lots of rest—at least 8 hours per night.
• Maintain a consistent routine for meals, bedtime, and exercise.

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