HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

HOMOEOPATHY FOR PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS)

Premenstrual (PMS) is a group of symptoms occurring 1 to 2 weeks before menstruation or monthly bleeding starts. The symptoms usually go away after you start bleeding. PMS can affect menstruating women of any age and the effect is different for each woman. PMS goes away when your monthly periods stop, such as when you get pregnant or enter menopause.
Each woman’s experience and symptoms might be different, so there is no particular category into which patient may fit. 

PMS most commonly affects women aged 30-40 years. However, it can affect you at any age, even if you are less than 20 years old. There is no test for PMS.The diagnosis of PMS is based on your symptoms. 

PMS

Causes

1. Hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle
2. Stress and depression
3. Low levels of vitamins and minerals
4. Eating a lot of salty foods
5. Drinking alcohol and caffeine 

Symptoms

PMS is a regular combination of both physical and emotional symptoms and these symptoms vary from woman to woman.

1. Acne
2. Swollen or tender breasts
3. Abdominal Pain
4. Fatigue
5. Disturbed sleeping
6. Upset stomach, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea
7. Headache or backache
8. Appetite changes or food cravings
9. Joint or muscle pains
10. Trouble with concentration or memory
11. Tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells
12. Anxiety or depression
13. Nervousness
14. Violence
15. Thoughts of suicide  
16. Breast swelling 
17. Swelling of the feet or hands

PMS Symptoms 

PMS occurs more often in women who are between their late 20's nd early 40's have at least 1 child, have a family history of depression and Have a past medical history of either postpartum depression

Treatment and Prevention:
Lifestyle changes

Alternative therapies

What can I do to help?

Read about it :  This may  help if you to understand what is happening. It may relieve some of the anxiety about symptoms. It may be useful to keep a chart or diary. Note the days you feel irritable, low, anxious, or have any other symptom that you feel may be part of PMS. See how long symptoms last before a period. Then it may be worth noting in a diary when your periods are due. As you can predict when your PMS symptoms are likely to occur, you can expect them and be ready for them. For example, it may be possible to avoid doing important things on the days when symptoms are expected.

Talk about it with your family:  First you talk to your friends or partner. It may help them to understand how you are feeling. It may be best to do this after your period when symptoms have eased.

Food and drink : Some people claim that various diets help to ease PMS. However, there is little evidence from research trials that this is true. Reducing the amount of carbohydrates you eat before your period may help your symptoms.

Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake : Some women find that alcohol or caffeine (found in tea, coffee, cola, etc) makes their symptoms worse. So, it may be worth a trial of not having alcohol or caffeine prior to periods to see if this helps.

Lifestyle changes

1. Exercise regularly.
2. Eat healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
3. Avoid salt, sugary foods, caffeine, and alcohol, especially when you’re having PMS symptoms.
4. Have sound sleep at least of 8 hours
5. Find healthy ways to beat the stress. Talk to your friends, exercise, or write in a journal. Some women also find yoga, massage, or relaxation therapy helpful.
6. Avoid smoking

Homoeopathy treatment

1. Actaea racemosa
2. Pulsatilla
3. Sepia
4. Calc.Phos
5. Mag.Phos  
6. Belladonna
7. Calcarea Carb

Homoeopathy for PMS

Note:
Homeopathic Treatment requires stringent individualization. Please do not take any medicine without consulting your Homeopathic Physician.