Being a lady is great but knowing how to manage situations makes it even better. Every woman undergoes her monthly flow at least once a month and also ovulates; However after ovulation and before menstruation begins; there’s the pre-menstrual period. Today let’s have some Ladies Talk; PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome).
The pre-menstrual syndrome refers to those warning signs that alert you of your monthly flow. These include tenderness of the breast, running temperature, a taste for sweets, pains amongst others; for some other women it’s tough as it disrupts their normal life activities. If the later sentence describes you; no cause to worry as it can be managed.
Aside from the physical traits also rubbing off on one’s emotional behavior, this results in mood swings.
Symptoms Of PMS
- Anger and irritability
- Bloated tummy
- Cramps
- Tender breasts
- Hunger
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Joint pain
- Swollen hands and feet
- Pimples
- Weight gain
- Constipation or diarrhea
- oversensitivity, and
- exaggerated mood swings.
Who Gets Affected By PMS
- Ladies within the ages of 20s to mid-40s or sometimes earlier.
- Older teens tend to have more severe PMS than younger teens.
- PMS may be more acute in the 40s.
- Women who’ve had at least one pregnancy are more prone to PMS.
- History has it that ladies with a history of depression or other mood disorder may have more PMS symptoms.
Tips To Help Manage PMS
Here are a few tips to help you feel better and also promote healthy living;
- Exercises- Cultivating a lifestyle of exercising is great for your overall health.
- Invest in healthy eating – You are what you eat; Invest in fruits and vitamins as they do lots of good to your body. Avoiding sugar before your flow might also lessen PMS symptoms also.
- Get enough sleep– Give your body the rest it deserves. Depression and anxiety can make PMS symptoms such as moodiness worse.
- Find healthy ways to cope with stress – Talk to your friends or write in a journal. Involving in yoga, massage, or meditation might also be helpful.
Severe PMS symptoms may be a sign of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
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