Pre Menstrual Syndrome - PMS
FertilityCare and NaProTechnology can be used to successfully alleviate the symptoms of severe Premenstrual Tension Syndrome (PMS). The diagnosis of PMS is based on the woman’s history. If you have any symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, weight gain, tiredness, abdominal cramps, carbohydrate and salt cravings, teariness, headache, depression and insomnia which last for at least 4 days prior to menstruation and disappear during the menstrual flow, PMS is deemed to be present. The chart below can be used to document the duration and severity of premenstrual symptoms each cycle, with day 1 being the begining of menstrual flow.
PMS MONITORING CHART (Developed by Dr. Peter Danis)
With the help of this charting system the severity of PMS can be accurately recorded to establish the diagnosis initially.
It is recommended to have a targeted hormone evaluation to assess for progesterone deficiency in the luteal phase of the cycle, which is a frequent cause of PMS. Accurate hormonal evaluation is made possible with the help of the FertilityCare charting system, similar to what couples use for family planning of infertility treatment.
Treatment is based on correcting hormonal abnormalities that may be detected with the help of your fertility chart and properly timed blood tests.
If hormonal deficiency is confirmed, medical treatment is recommended only after you have ovulated and this is the key to treating PMS successfully. Up to 90% of women will experience tremendous relief with the help of FertilityCare in managing this often debilitating condition.
Treatment is continued for 6 to 12 cycles after which many women no longer require medication. Some may require prolonged treatment is symptoms recur after medications are discontinued.
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