Posted on June 12, 2009 in Latest News
Premenstrual Syndrome is a condition in which female undergoes various types of physical, psychological and emotional symptoms related to woman’s menstrual cycle. These occur after woman ovulates and ends with menstruation. This problem troubles women when they are in their early 20s or in their late 40s and to recur in predict table pattern. Yet the physical and emotional changes you experience with premenstrual cycle may be significantly noticed in few months and rather go unnoticed in the others.
Causes
The major cause of Premenstrual Syndrome is not properly known but few are mentioned below:
- It may be due to some genetic component as it is commonly found in twins.
- Some studies suggest that when central-nervous-system neurotransmitter interactions with sex hormones get affected then such disease is caused.
- It may be due to fluctuations of serotonin, a chemical found in brain that plays a crucial role in the mood states could be a cause one of the symptoms.
- Serotonin can also have a role because its insufficient amount can contribute to premenstrual depression, as well as to fatigue, food cravings and sleep problems.
Symptoms
Emotional & Behavioral Symptoms-
- Mood swings normally remains depressed.
- Tension or anxiety prevails.
- Person feels like crying
- Irritability or anger
- Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
- Appetite changes and food cravings
- Social withdrawal
- Poor concentration
Physical Signs & Symptoms
- Head ace, fatigue, pain in body are common features
- Joint or muscle pain
- Gain in weight due retention of fluid.
- Bloating of abdomen will be there
- Breast tenderness
- Ace flare-ups
- Constipation or diarrhea
Treatment
- Counseling sessions, and reassurance can help in bringing the patient back to normal life.
- Aerobic exercise is of great help at this stage.
- Reduction in caffeine, sugar and sodium intake will be effective
- Increase the quantity of fiber in you diet.
- Have adequate rest and sleep
- SSRI are very helpful in treatment.
- The drug most commonly studied is fluoxetine at doses of 20-60 mg/d
- Other drugs include sertraline, paroxetine, clomipramine, fluvoxamine and nefadozone. These drugs can taken immediately after the symptoms occur.
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