PMS: Symptoms, Types, and Treatment Options for PMS
What is PMS?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of physical and emotional symptoms that women experience in the days leading up to their menstrual period
- 16 to 45 typical age of occurrence
- 85% of women have PMS symptoms
- 5% of women get a severe form of PMS called PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
- Reproductive age women affected with PMS worldwide amounts to 47.8%
Sources: Mayo Clinic, NCBI

The impact of PMS
on quality of life is
massive
PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric
disorder) on women’s health is limited
are not diagnosed correctly!

The Monthly Dance of the Hormones
- Drop in Progrestrone & Estrogen post ovulation phase
- Sensitivity to hormone changes

The 4 types
of PMS*
Understanding your body is key to diagnosis
Low awareness is a barrier
3 steps to an early diagnosis

Track your symptoms
Use a diary or better a symptom tracking app such as Me vs. PMDD (https://mevpmdd.com/)

Understand your triggers
Monitor your food intake, avoid salty food and alcohol , map out triggers that have led to flare ups

Find an OB / GYN you trust
Identify a provider that you are comfortable with. Be detailed with your symptoms. You might be the one to educate your provider. Lastly, do your own research into the PMS treatment plan they provide.
3 Treatment options for PMS and PMDD*
Here are treatment options for PMS and PMDD
*The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Her-bio approach
Target Health Goals
- Reduce Pelvic Pain
- Fight Cramping
- Boost Energy
FAQs
How long PMS treatment lasts, depends on the individual symptoms and the person’s approach. In the long run, having consistency in your treatment plan will produce the best outcomes
Supplements with natural ingredients can help with your PMS symptoms, and hormone balance, and alleviate pain. Traditionally, there have been a variety of vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts that are used to promote symptom relief during the menstrual cycle. Each person is unique, so we always recommend choosing research-backed formulations.
Her-Bio provides women who are suffering from severe menstrual discomfort with carefully formulated solutions. Recognizing that ingredients are critical, The natural and high-quality ingredients Her Bio uses are designed to offer an alternative to PMDD symptom management.
Many herbs have been traditionally used to reduce the symptoms of PMS. Chasteberry, or Vitex agnus-castus, is used for hormonal balancing and menstrual health. Traditional medicine has been widely used, such as Dong Quai, as it is believed to have some benefit in regulating the menstrual cycle.