Dr Whiting on Premenstrual Syndrome

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PMS affects many thousands of women of childbearing age. The group of symptoms, which may include bloating, fluid retention, menstrual cramps, mood swings, anxiety and other emotional issues, are often caused by an imbalance of key hormones during specific times of the menstrual cycle. Research done by the late Dr. John Lee, has shown that most women who suffer from PMS are in fact, estrogen dominant. Estrogen dominance comes about in women with PMS, when progesterone levels fall below optimal levels. This occurs most often the last 8 or 10 days prior to menstruation. Since this is the case, Dr. Lee recommended that women use a topical progesterone cream the 10 days prior to anticipated menstruation. Once the period begins, you should stop using the progesterone cream until the following month at the same time again. Symptoms such as mood swings, menstrual cramps, bloating and depression are most often the result of this hormone imbalance. Other factors that can play into PMS are the other glands such as the thyroid, adrenal, and pancreas. If you suffer from moderate to severe PMS, you may wish to check out your thyroid function and your blood sugar and insulin levels. Low blood sugar can produce similar symptoms to the PMS roller coaster. If you are under a fair amount of stress, this can over-work your adrenal glands. This can lead to anxiety and even depression. Since these organs and glands work together, checking for possible thyroid, adrenal and pancreas involvement is often beneficial.

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[breeree0088]

so many pms symptoms are very very similar to that of pregnancy, how can you tell the difference without taking a pregnancy test?

[healthyinformation]

You can't be sure and since the home pregnancy test are so easy that would be the best way.

[roguegirl29]

Does the symptoms of PMS differ from woman-to-woman? My symptoms are different everytime I have my period (and my cycles are irregular).

[healthyinformation]

Yes, the symptoms of pms are numerous and don't always manifest in the same combination every month. Its is not uncommon to experience different symptoms in varying degrees of intensity in different months. You should try taking a multi vitamin along with a progrestrone cream as this has brought relief to many

[teenstarfan]

Do you think my age ( 14 almost 15) has anything to do with my bad cramps ? like will it change as i grow older ? PLZ HELP !

Its really hard to deal with this at school !

[healthyinformation]

Chances are very good that these issues will improve as you grow older.

Dr Whiting

[haven7734]

every time i go through this, i curse it,lol. i feel literally poisoned. it totally takes over my digestive system(which is already very sensitive). my little sister has it just like me: severe pain(accompanied with gagging/vomiting)it's a nightmare. i think i need a nutritional plan to take control of this. the mood swings i can curb that, but not the pain and nausea, i just let it run it's awful course. i'm almost looking forward to menopause,lol.

[teenstarfan]

i hope your right thanks a lot :)

[CorruptBeliefsDivine]

Ah thanks, a man with a soul.

[Aylinne2008]

Useful infos, thanks.

I think that we can kinda regulate the hormonal system by food and other nutritional non abusive things, like calcium, magnesium, etc

[healthyinformation]

Progesterone is not for everyone, it is always best to check with you doctor before using anything for a medical condition.