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PMS
by: Elizabeth Morgan
PMS, or premenstrual
syndrome, is experienced by an estimated 85 percent of all women at
some point during their lives. PMS is an umbrella term used to
describe a number of physical and emotional changes that women
undergo in the days between ovulation and the onset of the monthly
period. These changes are attributed to changing hormone levels in
the body.
Increased levels of certain hormones may result in specific PMS
symptoms. The secretion of too much prolactin from the pituitary
gland causes breast tenderness. Excessive prolactin secretion can
also interfere with ovulation and may result in irregular periods.
Another hormone, aldosterone, is secreted by the adrenal glands.
Aldosterone levels normally increase after ovulation. This hormone
acts by causing fluid retention, which in turn leads to bloating,
headaches and breast swelling in some women. The brain does not
utilize the mood-stabilizing neurotransmitter serotonin efficiently
in some women, resulting in depression or anxiety. Endorphins, which
are natural mood enhancers, may be secreted in reduced amounts by
the pituitary gland, contributing to depression and to increased
pain sensitivity. Increased sensitivity to insulin may result in
episodes of low blood sugar, which in turn may increase
irritability.
It is not fully understood why some women experience PMS, and others
don�t. Women with a close blood relative who also has PMS are more
likely to suffer from PMS themselves. The types and severity of
symptoms vary from one woman to the next. A more severe form of PMS
is called premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.
In general, PMS tends to become worse the closer a woman gets to
menopause. PMS-like symptoms can also be triggered when a woman
undergoes major hormonal changes (such as those that occur during
pregnancy), when on hormonal contraceptives or after a miscarriage
or childbirth.
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