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ALSO SEE: WOMEN'S HEALTH
 Premenstrual and Menstrual Difficulty
Premenstrual Syndrome / PMDD
Because premenstrual difficulty (moodiness, bloating, headaches,
breast changes, fatigue, etc.) is common, many women have come to
believe this monthly experience is normal, and their physicians
often perpetuate this myth. These symptoms are common, but
should not necessarily be considered normal. How do I know
this? When you treat PMS it usually resolves.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is similar to premenstrual
syndrome but is characterized by intense emotional turbulence,
anger, depression, anxiety and in many women the inability to
function emotionally. PMS may affect up to 75 percent of
menstruating women, PMDD up to 5 percent. PMDD is disruptive to you
and those around you and is capable of turning your life upside down
for 1-2 weeks.
The good news is PMS / PMDD can be managed and treated without
pharmaceuticals in most cases. Pharmaceuticals generally offer
limited benefit and often times have many side effects. The
solution is not about dumping additional hormones, or
antidepressants into your body. The best approach is to normalize
how your body functions. Herbal and nutritional approaches and in some
cases acupuncture, will yield superior results.
Menstrual Cramping (Dysmenorrhea)
Many women experience significant pain when they menstruate. In
some case the pain is debilitating and puts their life on hold for
one or more days each month. The good news is menstrual cramps are
easily treated in most cases. Many women following a course of
treatment will obtain permanent or at least long term relief from
menstrual cramping. What would it mean to you to be free of pain?
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