Understanding YOUR Cycle Common PMS and PMDD Symptoms and Treatments
It's no surprise that studies have found Australian women are hard on themselves and are likely to put up with their premenstrual symptoms1, even when they are being impacted more severely than their counterparts in other countries2. We push through how we're feeling physically and emotionally each month and just put it down to being a woman. It doesn't help that people are always making jokes about PMS and blaming it when you are upset or disagree with someone.
It’s perfectly natural for you to feel frustrated every now and then, but if you’re also experiencing any other symptoms in the lead up to your period, even if they’re mild and not every month, there may be a suitable treatment option for you that can provide some relief.
Doctors recognise PMS, PMDD, and the emotional and physical symptoms associated with your period as being treatable. However as a woman, it’s also important that you recognise these symptoms and the impact they’re having on your life – this is where Your Body Diary can help! Keep track of how you’re feeling using the Diary, print a copy of your individual results analysis and make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your menstrual cycle. There may be things you can do to help minimise the physical and emotional symptoms you are feeling, even if the symptoms are only mild and not every month.
References
- Galaxy Research (2008) PMS Study, prepared by Galaxy Research for Bayer Schering Pharma
- Dennerstein L. Intercultural differences in the prevalence of premenstrual syndromes, Gynaecology Forum, Vol. 13, No.3, 2008
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