PMS Bitch

Menopause Talk Radiowith Marie Hoäg, MBA

S1E3: PMS Bitch

Wednesday, February 5, 2014Day 3 of Lunar Cycle


“What is PMS?”Paige, 29 Seattle

• Wide variety of physical and emotional

symptoms

• Occurs 8-10 days before start of period

• Estimated 85% menstruating females experience PMS

• Symptoms tend to be predictable

• Intense in some months, slight in others


“What are the Symptoms of PMS?”Jill, 32, Las Vegas

Emotional and Behavioral Symptoms of PMS

• Mood Swings

• Tension

• Anxiety

• Irritability

• Sobbing spells

• Depression

• Social withdrawal

• Lack of self esteem

• Lack of confidence

• Unstable emotions


“What are the Symptoms of PMS?” (cont.)

Jill, 32, Las VegasPhysical Signs and Symptoms of PMS

• Bloating

• Salt cravings

• Insomnia

• Fatigue

• Sugar cravings

• Sore Boobs

• Joint pain

• Lower back pain

• Migraines

• Tension headaches

• Nausea

• Fluid retention

• Weight gain

• Poor concentration

• Acne

• Constipation/diarrhea


Symptoms of PMS

• For some women, the physical pain and emotionaldistress are so severe that it keeps them from participating in everyday activities and daily routines.

• 85% of menstruating females experience these symptoms.


PMDD

Some women have such debilitating symptoms month

after month, that this form of PMS has its own

designation called: Premenstrual Dysphoric

Disorder (PMDD). The depression in these patients

gets severe, and get feelings of hopelessness.


“What Causes PMS?”

• Significant drop in estrogen

• Environmental Toxins

• Diet

• Lack of sleep

• Lack of physical activity

• Stress

• Medications

• Epigenetics

• Sedentary lifestyle


Conventional Medical Treatments

• Birth Control

• NSAIDs

• Diuretics

• Antidepressants


Functional Medicine Treatments for PMS

• Significant changes in dietary choices

• HRT if indicated

• Lifestyle and activity changes

Panacea Protocol:

Bioidentical Cyclic Dosed Hormone Restoration


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