“Is premenstrual syndrome normal?”
I am suffering from premenstrual syndrome every time I am about to get my period. It is accompanied by intense mood swings and irritation that stays on till my periods start. Is there any way that I can manage my premenstrual syndrome better?
10 Answers
Please talk with your gynecologist. Daily Calcium intake could be helpful.
You can start an antidepressant or seek psychotherapy to address the symptoms.
fluoxetine for a week before; calcium supplements
Yes, 2 different approaches. The first is to try on your own to limit your salt intake and take Vit B6 for the two weeks prior to your period. The second is to take a prescription SSRI for those same two weeks.
Good luck!
Dr Klyman
Good luck!
Dr Klyman
Yes. Please consult your gynecologist for appropriate advice.
Premenstrual syndrome occurs due to multiple factors and may be due to your hormone changes, lifestyle such as exercise, diet, and stress as well as neurotransmitter changes associated with hormone changes. If the symptoms are significantly affecting you, I recommend seeking help with your GYN and a psychiatrist.
It occurs in a minority of women. Consult with your OB/GYN doctor.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is not "normal" in the sense that if it is diagnosed correctly it is an illness and can be treated.
Typically it starts one week before the onset of menses and start to improve within few days after the onset of symptoms.
usual symptoms include;
1. Mood swings like feeling suddenly sad or tearful or become more sensitive to rejection.
2. marked irritability or anger.
3. self depreciating thoughts
4. feelings of being keyed up or on edge.
5. Lack of energy.
6. Lack of concentration
7. overeating or specific food cravings
8. sleeping too much or very much less than normal.
9. sensation of bloating or weight gain.
10. decreased interest in usual activities or hobbies.
you should see your doctor and discuss your symptoms in detail to be diagnosed correctly and get treated if indicated.
Hope this will help.
Typically it starts one week before the onset of menses and start to improve within few days after the onset of symptoms.
usual symptoms include;
1. Mood swings like feeling suddenly sad or tearful or become more sensitive to rejection.
2. marked irritability or anger.
3. self depreciating thoughts
4. feelings of being keyed up or on edge.
5. Lack of energy.
6. Lack of concentration
7. overeating or specific food cravings
8. sleeping too much or very much less than normal.
9. sensation of bloating or weight gain.
10. decreased interest in usual activities or hobbies.
you should see your doctor and discuss your symptoms in detail to be diagnosed correctly and get treated if indicated.
Hope this will help.
Yes, premenstrual syndrome symptoms can be managed. You can either consult a psychiatrist or OBGYN for that.
It's often better to think of "normal" as a setting on the washing machine. PMS is not a healthy condition, but is fairly common, yet that doesn't make it normal. It can almost always be improved by treating the underlying hypothyroidism. Unfortunately, most physicians don't know how to diagnose hypothyroidism, assuming that just checking a TSH, when medical literature has clearly repeatedly invalidated the assumption that checking the TSH is appropriate. The surest way to pick a doctor to diagnose & treat hypothyroidism would be to consult a naturopathic doctor.
