PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME

PMS is also called as premenstrual tension. PMS symptoms are considered to be psychosomatic in nature. It appears every month, 7 – 10 days before bleeding (periods).

There is no underlying abnormality or pathology related to PMS.It occurs regularly in the last half of the menstrual cycle.During the rest of the periods, the women will be free from any symptoms.

PMS causes:

The following are thought to be the causes of PMS –Alteration in the levels of Oestrogen and progesterone at the middle period of the menstrual cycle, causing stress.

Nerve and nerve related chemical factors – Decreased synthesis of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) during second half of the periods is observed in women with PMS.

Withdrawal of endorphins is also thought to be the cause of PMS.

Psychological causes.

PMS symptoms:

Abdominal bloatingBreast tenderness,Swelling of hands and legs, Weight gain,IrritabilityDepressionInsomnia, pain during sexual intercourse,Anxiety, headache, loss of concentration.

Effective tips to get rid of PMS:

Avoid caffeine, salt and alcohol especially during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
Practice yoga and Pranayama.
Avoid waking up till late night during the second half of the menstrual cycle.


Herbal supplement of choice to fight anxiety, stress and irritability – Manasamitram gudika – One gtk two times a day after food along with milk taken especially during the second half of the menstrual cycle gives relief.It contains choicest of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs like – Bacopa monneiri (Brahmi), Ashwagandha, Clitorea ternatea (Shankhapushpi) and Asperagus (Shatavari).
Manasamitram gtk helps to improve concentration, increases memory power and relieves tensions, headache and anxiety.

If associated with PMS cramps, then Sukumaram kashayam two times a day before food gives relief. It acts as anti spasmodic according to Ayurveda. Along with that, it also relieves severe bloating.