PMS- Premenstrual Syndrome. More than 100million woman suffer from it every month. Men fail to understand, and many women fail to take

1. PREmensutral syndrome(P.M.S) By- Dr.Hemant Mittal (MBBS, PGDPM) www.mindmantra.in Email- eksoch@gmail.com www.mindmantra.in

2. What is PMS? PMS or Premenstrual syndrome is the combination of mood, emotional, physical and behavioral disturbances that a woman experiences a few days before the onset of her periodic menstrual flow. www.mindmantra.in

3. How common is pms? According to rough estimates 80% of women experience premenstrual symptoms. 40-50% of the above mentioned, experience mild symptoms. 20-35% of them experience moderate to severe intensity of symptoms. 2-5% experience extremely severe intensity or PMDD (premensturaldysphoric disorder) www.mindmantra.in

4. What causes Pms? There are various theories about the reason for PMS to occur. Most theories suggest it to happen due to interaction between hormones responsible for keeping reproductive organs healthy namely the sex hormones and chemicals secreted by the brain to keep other body functions healthy namely neurochemicals. www.mindmantra.in

5. What are the symptoms? A lady in PMS experiences disturbances in one or more areas of emotional, behavioral, physical and sexual health. For matter of ease, the disturbances can be divided into 2 categories: Psychological Symptoms or Mood, behavior, and emotional disturbances experienced. Physical Symptoms www.mindmantra.in

6. Psychological symptoms These are one or more of the following: Bouts of anger and irritability. Higher than normal levels of fear, stress and anxiety. Higher levels of restlessness and increased frequency of thought generation. Frequent episodes of depression. Episodes of Crying. Oversensitive nature. Exaggerated mood swings. www.mindmantra.in

7. Physical symptoms These are one or more of the following: Fatigue, bloating (due to fluid retention), weight gain, breast tenderness, acne, sleep disturbances as in either sleeping too much or too little appetite changes with overeating or excess food cravings. www.mindmantra.in

8. How to diagnose pms? A lady can be diagnosed with PMS if: The psychological and physical symptoms reoccur periodically over months. The symptoms happen during the same time period within every menstrual cycle. The intensity can fluctuate from cycle to cycle. The symptoms disappear with the onset of menstrual flow. There is no other medical condition present. www.mindmantra.in

9. What is the treatment? The treatment is based on the intensity of symptoms experienced. In cases with Mild to moderate intensity of symptoms – natural methods is advocated. In cases with Moderate to severe intensity- natural methods plus medications. In Extremely severe intensity- medications and sometimes hospitalization is required. www.mindmantra.in

10. Natural Methods Exercise, Emotional support from family and friends avoid salt during this period. Reduce caffeine intake Reduce smoking Reduce alcohol intake. Specialized doses of Vitamins and mineral supplements. www.mindmantra.in

11. medications A gynecologist and Psychiatrist might have to be consulted depending on the intensity of symptoms experienced. Medications depending on symptoms: Diuretics for water retention, pain killers, oral contraceptive pills, drugs that suppress ovarian function, Short term, new age, non-sedative, non –addictive Anti-anxiety or anti-depressant. www.mindmantra.in

12. Be protected!!! PMS is not a disease or a disorder. It’s just a body response to changes happening inside. If you know someone who suffers from PMS guide them to take the right measures to protect from the same. PMS symptoms can be successfully controlled so that they do not interfere with leading a healthy and productive live. www.mindmantra.in

13. Further information For any further information on any emotional, behavioral, sleep, memory, appetite or sexual health related query feel FREE to ask. FREE ONLINE CONSULTATION, Email at – eksoch@gmail.com Fill consultation form at – www.mindmantra.in www.mindmantra.in

14. Thank you This is a MIND MANTRA presentation to increase health awareness in the society. Kindly pass this presentation to all those within your reach to increase awareness. Please don’t label people, help them fight the problem. www.mindmantra.in

15. Dr.hemantmittal (mbbs, PG.DPM) MOTIVATOR-COUNSELOR-PSYCHIATRIST www.mindmantra.in Email- eksoch@gmail.com www.mindmantra.in