The PMS woman is 9 out every 10 women. The PMS woman is aged between 20 and 50 years. The PMS woman suffers from any one or more of a combination of premenstrual symptoms. Each woman's PMS (premenstrual syndrome) experience is likely to be unique and the nature and severity of PMS symptoms every woman deals with each month is can vary from one cycle to another. The PMS woman can have to cope with feelings of irritability, anger, anxiety, sadness, depression, mood swings, insomnia, anorexia, food cravings, fatigue, lethargy, a change in sex drive, clumsiness, dizziness or vertigo, decreased concentration and indecision, headache, joint pain, breast tenderness, muscle pain, perspiration and sweating, heart palpitations, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, fluid retention, weight gain, oily skin and acne and greasy or dry hair. A woman can live with these PMS symptoms from a day or two to two weeks in the phase of the menstrual cycle before her period begins.
The cause of PMS remains unknown, but research shows that a woman who suffers from PMS, particularly severe PMS, is more likely to have an increased sensitivity to the hormonal changes that occur during the last two weeks of the menstrual cycle. The PMS woman is also likely to demonstrate altered hormonal responses to pain and stress during this period in her cycle. Treatment for any woman suffering from PMS depends on the severity of the symptoms and ranges from modifying diet and lifestyle, taking vitamin and herbal supplements, through to more aggressive medical intervention through anti-depressants and hormone manipulation. The PMS woman is your partner, your friend, your secretary, your mother, your colleague, your daughter. She's any of the women in your life at one time of the month or other. As well as standard treatments, a little, support, understanding, patience and candy will help the PMS woman in your life get through the most unpleasant time of every month!
