Premenstrual Syndrome ( PMS )- Definition, Diagnosis, and Risk Factors

2009-03-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

I. Definition
Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. It is said the symptoms can be so severe that between 10-15% of women have to take time off work, costing businesses millions of dollars a year.

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II. Diagnosis
Premenstrual syndrome may be similar to other types of symptoms such as candida, diabetic reaction, allergic intolerance, thyroid function. No test can diagnose PMS, the only method is to photocopy and fill in the menstrual symptom diary. If there are increasing symptoms in the two weeks before menstruation then it must be premenstrual syndrome, otherwise you can rule out PMS.

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III. Risk factors
Researchers found that women with the below categories will be more likely to develop the premenstrual syndrome:
1. Genetics
If any one in your family have it, you may have it, although there is no proof about it.

2. Age
If you are between 30 - 40 years of age

3. Children
If you have more than 2 children, your risk of premenstrual syndrome increases significantly.

4. Pregnancy succession
Your risk of PMS increases if you have experienced many pregnancies in quickly succession.

5. Hormone Upheaval
If you have experienced a hormone upheaval caused by miscarriage, pregnancy, or pregnancy termination, you are at a high risk of developing PMS.

Since PMS is treatable and manageable by natural remedies and a self help course, if you have PMS please look on the bright side. FOR EMOTIONAL STRESS RELIEF SELF HELP COURSE

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