Androgens And Women

     There are some diseases that trigger so many troubles to the people. Premenstrual Syndrome is that kind of disease that leads to tongue-tied situation for the women in US and around the globe. Premenstrual Syndrome is the name given to the cyclic disorder of distressing symptoms and also the emotional and physical changes experienced by the women in their reproductive years. The symptoms usually appear one to two weeks prior to the menses and diminish and disappear significantly with in seven days after the start of menstruation.

     PMS is believed to be triggered by the changes in progesterone and estrogen levels. Many premenopausal women suffer from symptoms of PMS at different points in their menstrual cycle. Symptoms include cramping, bloating, mood changes, and breast tenderness tied to the menstrual cycle. It includes average cycle length, and common associated symptoms, such as menstrual cramps, ovulation pain, premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual Dysphoric disorder (PMDD). All the suffering women are on the march to find out the perfect medication to how relieve the menstrual cramps and end up in bearing with the complexion.

     Some of the dietary measures can be helpful for the women with PMS and associated symptoms. The studies have shown that women with the more sugar consumption have the increased threat of being victimized or attacked by the Premenstrual Syndrome. Some the medical experts suggest women to cut back the intake of sugar and its alternative things this may come good for them as the PMS relief. Read more…

     Women are blessed with the gift of giving birth to a new life. But as with every blessing, this has a catch, reproduction in women is linked with the monthly process of menstruation. Menstruation refers to the biological phenomenon that occurs only in the female species of the human race. It signifies puberty in girls and is a sign that a girl is now a woman. The start of periods or the menstruation cycle is known as menarche. Menarche happens when the girl’s reproductive system has matured and starts working together. The uterus is the exclusive reproductive organ of the female body. The fallopian tubes and ovaries are associated with the uterus, that lies in the pelvic region of the abdomen. Every month a tiny egg is released by the ovaries, that travels down the fallopian tube and gets attached in the uterus. Hormone estrogen is released, that helps stimulate the uterus to make its wall thick by lining it with extra blood and tissue. It is a natural response to accommodate an embryo, if the egg gets fertilized by a sperm. If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus sheds the egg, the extra blood and the tissue lining out of the body. This monthly shedding by the uterus through the vagina, is known as the menstruation cycle or menstruation period.

     What is PMS and Mood Swings
     Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is seen when ovulation occurs and the start of menstruation. There are many symptoms of PMS that can be mild or very severe. PMS symptoms disrupt the personal and professional life of women for a few days, before the start of her periods. This emotional and physical disturbances are the body’s signal to a woman that she has ovulated and will be starting her monthly periods. PMS has over 150 recognized symptoms, and mood swings are a part of PMS.

     PMS and mood swings are caused due to fluctuating levels of hormones in the body after ovulation. These fluctuating hormones cause the normal tenderness in breasts, bloating or headaches in women. It is seen that if there are below normal levels of serotonin, a chemical in the brain, it may result in symptoms other than physical, like mood swings.

     Symptoms of PMS and Mood Swings
     As mentioned above, there are number of symptoms that are associated with PMS and mood swings. These symptoms vary in duration and severity from cycle to cycle and woman to woman. The following are the common symptoms associated with PMS and mood swings. Read more…

     Of the estimated 40 million suffers, more than 5 million require medical treatment for marked mood and behavioral changes. Often symptoms tend to taper off with menstruation and women remain symptom-free until the two weeks or so prior to the next menstrual period. These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menses typify PMS, premenstrual syndrome. Over 150 symptoms have been attributed to PMS. After complaints of feeling “out-of-control”, anxious, depressed and having uncontrollable crying spells, the most common complaints are headache and fatigue. But symptoms may vary from month to month and there may even be symptom-free months. Although all women do not complain of all the symptoms at a time. The wonder of being a woman is that you always have a valid reason for your actions; PMS!

     Characteristically symptoms may be both physical and emotional. They may include physical symptoms as headache, migraine, fluid retention, fatigue, constipation, painful joints, backache, abdominal cramping, heart palpitations and weight gain. Emotional and behavioral changes may include anxiety, depression, irritability, panic attacks, tension, lack of co-ordination, decreased work or social performance and altered libido.

     Originally described in 1931 by an American neurologist, the grouping of symptoms has remained the same:

     A- Anxiety: irritable, crying without reason, verbally and sometimes physically abuse, feeling “out of control”, or Dr. Jekyl-Mr. Hyde behavior changes.

     D- Depression: confused, clumsy, forgetful, withdrawn, fearful, paranoid, suicidal thoughts and rarely suicidal actions.

     C- Cravings: food cravings, usually for sweets or chocolate; diary products including cheese, an on occasion, alcohol or food in general. This could also be explained logically as during the entire tenure of PMS, there may be a drop in your iron levels, causing you to crave for sweets.

     H- Heaviness or Headache: Fluid retention leading to headache, breast tenderness, abdominal bloating and weight gain. Read more…