Ending Premenstrual Syndrome10 Ways to Reduce the Symptoms of PMS
From Tracee Cornforth
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) affects most women to some extent at some time during their reproductive years. Symptoms can range from mild fluid retention to severe mood swings and/ or depression.
1. The most severe form of PMS is called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). An FDA-approved treatment for PMDD is Serafem. Serafem is a renamed and chemically equivalent version of Prozac.
Women who want to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of PMS, but who prefer not to take Serafem, can try some of these other methods which have proved helpful to many women:
2. Research has proven that you can reduce up to almost half of all symptoms (including mood swings, depression, and menstrual cramps) of PMS by simply consuming 1200 mg of calcium daily.
Calcium is an important nutrient for women of all ages for the prevention of osteoporosis in later life.
3. One of the best ways to reduce PMS is through regular exercise. Not only does exercise reduce, or sometimes eliminate premenstrual syndrome, it also is an excellent way to reduce stress and lower your risk of diseases including heart disease and cancer.
4. Women who experience premenstrual breast tenderness can reduce or eliminate this symptom by taking 600 IU of Vitamin E daily. Vitamin E also appears to have a protective effect on the cardiovascular system, may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, and offer other health benefits, according to the Mayo Clinic.
