PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME (PMS) MENOPAUSE

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause Treatment in Jumeirah, Dubai

Menopause is a normal condition that all women experience as they age. The term “menopause” can describe any of the changes a woman goes through either just before or after she stops menstruating, marking the end of her reproductive period.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) are a collection of symptoms and signs that occurs before one gets their periods, and they include: irritability, depression, fatigue, food cravings, tender breasts and mood swings. Statistics show that three in every 4-menstruating women experience PMS menopause. Changes are physical and emotional and occur in a predictable pattern.

Signs and symptoms

Behavior and emotional symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause

Libido changes
Lack of concentration
Insomnia
Social withdrawal
Cravings and changes in appetite
Anger, irritability and mood swings
Depression
Anxiety
Spells of crying

Physical symptoms

Pain in the muscle and joints
Fatigue
Headache
Fluid retention resulting in weight gain
Tender breasts
Bloating
Flaring acne
Diarrhea
Constipation
Alcohol intolerance

The symptoms may create disabling symptoms, the symptoms are severe that some people are not able to perform their activities of daily living. It is referred to as premenstrual disphoric disorder (PMDD).

Book an appointment with a gynecologist if you observe any of the above signs and symptoms to seek an immediate treatment for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause Treatment

Menopause treatment focuses on relieving your signs and symptoms and preventing or managing chronic conditions that may occur with ageing. Treatments may include hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, low-dose antidepressants, gabapentin, clonidine, etc. Depending on individual needs, doctors may recommend medication to prevent or treat osteoporosis.

Causes of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause

The exact cause of the condition is unknown but there are various reasons:

Hormonal changes: throughout the menstrual cycle there is a fluctuation of hormones which results in the PMS symptoms.
Brain chemical changes: serotonin is a brain neurotransmitter which is responsible for controlling mood swings and depression. Reduced serotonin levels lead to symptoms such as cravings and fatigue.
Depression: women with depression are at risk of PMS, but not all women who experience PMS are depressed.

What you can do

In order to treat the Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause on your own what you should:

Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Take a diet rich in calcium. Calcium supplements can be taken.
Take a diet rich in complex carbohydrates
Reduce salt intake. Salt contains sodium which increases water retention.
To curb bloating, take smaller and frequent meals.
Exercise regularly to ensure the body’s BMI is at the acceptable level.
Sleep through the night, within the recommended levels.
Relax muscles to promote sleeping
Try yoga and other exercises
Identify triggers and ensure you stay away from them
Vitamin supplements reduce the severity of symptoms. Examples include magnesium, calcium and vitamin b12.
Herbal remedies to reduce the symptom severity. Be careful with herbal medicine since they are not approved by the FDA, hence safety is not guaranteed.
Acupuncture: use of needles to move into the body at certain pressure sites to promote relaxation
Checking with your gynecologist often to help detect and treat any abnormality that may come masked with PMS symptoms

What We Can Do

We offer comprehensive Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Menopause Treatment at our clinic in Dubai.

The doctor helps one form a premenstrual plan that helps one monitor their symptoms and intervene appropriately.
Differential diagnosis is done since some condition’s mimic PMS, the conditions include thyroid disease, mood disorders, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Antidepressants to uplift the mood swings. Most prescribers give a 2-week period just before menstruation starts.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce breast discomfort due to inflammation and reduce cramping pain.
Diuretics: increase water removal from the kidneys. An example is a spironolactone which is a potassium-sparing diuretic.
Hormonal contraceptives are used to stop ovulation thus relieving the symptoms.
Bone densitometry and also Breast check-up
General Health check-up and Gyn Cancer check-up
Hormone and non-hormonal therapy of symptoms also Life style

At SHAMMA Clinic, our expert gynecologist will work together with you to extract the root of your PMS & relieve symptoms by providing effective premenstrual syndrome (PMS) menopause treatment, to address all the factors that may be causing them.