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

Sources: Mayo Clinic, NCBI

5 Symptoms of PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

The impact of PMS
on quality of life is
massive

Awareness of the impact of PMS and
PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric
disorder) on women’s health is limited
An estimated 90% of sufferers of PMDD
are not diagnosed correctly!
impact of PMS and PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

The Monthly Dance of the Hormones

PMS driven by 2 factors:
PMS- monthly hormonal level fluctuations

The 4 types
of PMS*

*Possible to have combination of these symptoms
Family history of endometriosis (Early Menstruation before age of 11)
Higher than normal levels of estrogen
Reverse Menstruation: Tissue enters fallopian tube instead of exiting body during periods
Immune system fails to detect and destroy endometrial tissue growing out of uterus

Understanding your body is key to diagnosis

Low awareness is a barrier

I faced disbelief from 3 male GPs before finding a doctor who listened to my concerns. It shouldn’t have to be this hard for women to have our symptoms taken seriously. I had to religiously track and show my cycle data before anyone would believe me

3 steps to an early diagnosis

Number 1

Track your symptoms

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

Number 2

Understand your triggers

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

Number 3 Image

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

Anti-Depressants*
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine , sertraline , citalopram, and paroxetine.

Biggest drawback of long term use is the impact on sexual life e.g: decreased libido, difficulty to orgasm)
Lifestyle and Nutrition
A combination of healthy diet, nutrition, and regular exercise helps manage PMS symptoms
Hormonal Birth Control*
Synthetic progesterone and estrogen to stop ovulation. Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is the only FDA approved medicine against PMDD

Long term use of birth control pills have been shown to increase risk of cervical, breast, and liver cancer

*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.

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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.

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