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PMS
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is described as a combination of physical and emotional symptoms that many women experience in the days leading up to their period.
Physical Symptoms of PMS Include:
- Breast tenderness
- Cramping
- Bloating
- Headaches
- Fatigue
- Food cravings
- Low back pain
Emotional Symptoms of PMS Include:
- Mood swings
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Sadness
Naturopathic Approach to Improve PMS
A naturopathic approach to help manage and treat PMS typically focuses on improving nutrition, physical activity, reducing stress, therapeutic supplementation and botanical medicine.
Do you suffer from period pain, cramping, irritability, heavy bleeding, mood swings, etc? Let’s chat about how these symptoms are incredibly common but are not considered normal! Did you know that our period is considered our 5th vital sign and our period can tell us a lot about our health and well being? I’m passionate about period health and am here to help improve your menstrual cycle whether you’re dealing with pain, heavy bleeding, missed cycles, etc.
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PMS stands for premenstrual syndrome
PMS is diagnosed based on symptoms, however, bloodwork is often ordered to help rule out other conditions and screen for any deficiencies or suboptimal levels that could be impacting your symptoms of PMS.
The causes of PMS can be different for everyone as several factors may be involved. Most commonly changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle is the main cause. Other factors that could cause PMS include vitamin deficiencies such as vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, unhealthy diet, inflammation, immune dysfunction, etc.
