PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a name that describes the symptoms a woman experiences five to eleven days before the beginning of her period.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the many and varied symptoms women of menstruating age (normally 13-50 years) experience one to two days prior to menstruation (i.e. when they start their period).

Complex carbohydrates are commonly located in many healthy foods including vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, a healthy diet can improve overall general health and decrease premenstrual symptoms.

There exists a vast array of medications available for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome symptoms. However, as with all medications, there are certain side effects and increased risk factors associated with the majority of these medications.

Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, the brain, the ovaries, and in the placenta during pregnancy. Progesterone is classified as a sex steroid hormone of the class of hormones known as progestogens.

Premenstrual syndrome is accompanied with different signs and symptoms dependent upon several factors including genetics, the environment, and individual circumstances.

The first step to the alleviation of your premenstrual syndrome symptoms is education. The more you understand about the causes of premenstrual syndrome symptoms, the more effectively you can make educated decisions about what treatment options are available and best.

It is estimated that over 85% of women suffer from a combination of physical and emotional symptoms caused by premenstrual syndrome. These premenstrual symptoms typically occur between one to two weeks before menstruation.

Premenstrual syndrome, from a medical standpoint, is caused by fluctuations in hormones within the body. It is widely debated by physicians the exact hormones that are cause for the signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, but most agree that it is a combination of both decreased levels of progesterone and estrogen.