How To Manage Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to emotional and physical symptoms that regularly occur one to two weeks before the start of each menstrual period. Symptoms resolve around the start of bleeding. The common emotional symptoms include irritability and mood changes while the common physical symptoms include acne, tender breasts, bloating, and feeling tired. Symptoms do not occur during pregnancy or following menopause. The cause of PMS is unknown. Some symptoms may be worsened by a high-salt diet, alcohol, or caffeine. However, since there are no specific causes, Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System brings out some non-medicinal methods, which can be applied for well-being.

Definition

Premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and mood disturbances that occur in the last half of a woman’s menstrual cycle after ovulation which normally end with the onset of the menstrual flow. Physical features of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include breast tenderness and bloating. Psychological changes include anger and depression.

What are the symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome?

More than 200 different symptoms have been associated with PMS. Common emotional and non-specific symptoms include:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Difficulty with sleep
• Headache
• Feeling tired
• Mood swings
• Increased emotional sensitivity
• Changes in interest in sex

Physical symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle include:

• Bloating
• Lower back pain
• Abdominal cramps
• Constipation/diarrhea
• Swelling or tenderness in the breasts
• Cystic acne
• Joint or muscle pain
• Food cravings

The exact symptoms and their intensity vary significantly from woman to woman, and even somewhat from cycle to cycle and over time. Most women with premenstrual syndrome experience only a few of the possible symptoms, in a relatively predictable pattern.

PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome affecting 3–8% of menstruating women.

What are the Causes of Premenstrual syndrome?

The causes of PMS are not clear, but several factors may be involved. Changes in hormones during the menstrual cycle seem to be an important factor; changing hormone levels affect some women more than others. However, some authors say that, after the death of the corpus luteum, the loss of progesterone, a central nervous system depressant, is the base of the PMS.

Chemical changes in the brain, stress, and emotional problems, such as:

• Depression does not seem to cause PMS but it may make it worse
• Low levels of vitamins and minerals, high sodium, alcohol, and/or caffeine can exacerbate symptoms such as water retention and bloat
• PMS occurs more often in women who are between their late 20s and early 40s; have at least 1 child; have a family history of depression, and have a past medical history of either postpartum depression or a mood disorder

How Premenstrual syndrome is Diagnosed?

There are no laboratory tests or unique physical findings to verify the diagnosis of PMS. The three key features are:

• The woman’s chief complaint is one or more of the emotional symptoms associated with PMS e.g. irritability, tension, or unhappiness.
• Symptoms appear predictably during the luteal (premenstrual) phase, reduce or disappear predictably shortly before or during menstruation, and remain absent during the follicular phase.
• The symptoms must be severe enough to interfere with the woman’s everyday life.

Mild PMS is common, and more severe symptoms would qualify as PMDD. PMS is not listed in the DSM-IV, unlike PMDD. To establish a pattern and determine if it is PMDD, a woman’s physician may ask her to keep a prospective record of her symptoms on a calendar for at least two menstrual cycles. 

A number of medical conditions are subject to exacerbation at menstruation, a process called menstrual magnification. These conditions may lead the woman to believe that she has PMS, when the underlying disorder may be some other problem, such as anemia, hypothyroidism, eating disorders, and substance abuse. 

How to Manage Premenstrual syndrome?

Reducing salt, caffeine, and stress along with increasing exercise is typically all that is recommended in those with mild symptoms. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation may be useful in some. Antiinflammatories such as naproxen may help with physical symptoms. In those with more significant symptoms, birth control pills may be useful.

Diuretics have been used to handle water retention. Spironolactone has been shown in some studies to be useful.

Antidepressants

SSRIs like fluoxetine, sertraline can be used to treat severe PMS. Women with PMS may be able to take medication only on the days when symptoms are expected to occur. Although intermittent therapy might be more acceptable to some women, this might be less effective than continuous regimens. Side effects such as nausea and weakness are however relatively common.

Hormonal medications

Hormonal contraception is commonly used; common forms include the combined oral contraceptive pill and the contraceptive patch. This class of medication may cause PMS-related symptoms in some women and may reduce physical symptoms in others. They do not relieve emotional symptoms.

Progesterone support has been used for many years but evidence of its efficacy is inadequate.

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists can be useful in severe forms of PMS but have their own set of significant potential side effects.

Alternative medicine

Tentative evidence supports vitamin B6 and chaste berry. Data are insufficient to determine the effect of St. John’s wort, soy, vitamin E, and saffron. Evening primrose oil may be useful.

There is tentative evidence that acupressure and acupuncture may help to reduce PMS symptoms and improve women’s quality of life.

Siddha remedies- a non-medicinal therapy

Although there are no scientific evidence, Siddha remedies are self-learned and self-practiced, which can be easily learned and effectively applied at home. Some of the Siddha remedies can be learned through various training programs conducted all over India and in some of the countries. However, some Siddha remedies have been mentioned in this article, which can be simply read and applied directly. Since these remedies are non-medicinal, one need not fear about side-effects.

Epidemiology of Premenstrual syndrome

Up to 80% of women of childbearing age report having some symptoms prior to menstruation. These symptoms qualify as PMS in 20 to 30% of women and in three to eight percent are severe.

What are the alternative views about Premenstrual syndrome?

According to some supporters of PMS, PMDD is a product of brain chemistry, and PMS is a product of a hypochondriatic culture, i.e. a culture-bound syndrome. Most studies on PMS and PMDD rely solely on self-reporting.

The anthropologist Emily Martin argues that PMS is a cultural phenomenon that continues to grow in a positive feedback loop, and thus is a social construction that contributes to learned helplessness or convenient excuse.

What are the natural remedies for Premenstrual syndrome?

If you deal with PMS, you may be able to improve your symptoms by making lifestyle changes, which include:

Researchers found that women who took calcium had a 48 percent reduction in their total symptom scores.

In another analysis, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers analyzed data from 1057 women who developed PMS over 10 years of follow-up and 1968 women without PMS. They found that women who had a high intake of calcium from food sources had a significantly lower risk of PMS.

Foods high in calcium include:

• Dairy products
• Sesame seeds
• Almonds
• Leafy green vegetables

Diet

The most common diet recommendations are to limit sugar intake and increase the consumption of complex carbohydrates. Some people may benefit from reduced sodium intake, which may help to reduce bloating, water retention, and breast swelling and tenderness.

Caffeine restriction is another common diet change because of the association between caffeine and PMS symptoms such as irritability and insomnia.

Stress Management

Breathing exercises, meditation, and yoga are some natural ways to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Many women feel more assertive and attuned to their needs in the weeks before menses.

Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree Berry)

Chaste tree berry (Vitex agnus-castus) is often suggested as an herbal supplement to help with premenstrual syndrome.

There may be side effects and it may not be appropriate for some people (such as those with certain health conditions or people who are taking medication), so if you are considering taking agnus castus, it’s important to consult your health care provider first.

Exercise

Sticking to a regular exercise routine may help to improve PMS symptoms. Regular aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin (chemical messengers that can boost mood) and has positive benefits on energy and sleep.

How to apply Siddha remedies for Premenstrual syndrome?

1. Siddha preventive measures

Everybody must practice Siddha preventive measures, whether a person is affected with premenstrual syndrome or not, but preventive measures are the primary steps for switching on to any other Siddha remedies, and hence they are important. It helps in one’s capability, effectiveness, and productivity, decision-making power, intellectuality, and removing minor health problems. 

Everybody’s tendency is to get attracted to the word free, however, don’t neglect even these Siddha preventive measures are free. Avail of the benefits by practicing them sincerely, and regularly. For the ease of understanding Siddha preventive measures, please watch a video for a live demonstration.

2. Siddha Shaktidata Yog

This unique Siddha Shaktidata Yog of Siddha Spirituality can solve the problems related to premenstrual syndrome with free Siddha remedies. There is no compulsion of training of ‘Swami Hardas Life System’ methods. This not only gives benefits to self but also it can be used for other affected persons, whether a person is in the same house, distantly available in the same city, same nation or might be in any corner of the world, however, both the procedures have been explained here.

3. Siddha Kalyan Sadhana

Recite this Sadhana with a Sankalp “My problems of the premenstrual syndrome are solved as early as possible and I should gain health”, which should be repeated in mind 3 – 3 times every after each stanza. Any person irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith, sex, and age can recite this Sadhana for free, which should be repeated at least twice a day. To know more, please click on this link.

4. CCPE products

These products work on the concepts of ‘Conceptual Creative Positive Energy’ (CCPE) within the provisions of the ‘CCPE Life System’ and the theory of Quantum Technology to a certain extent. However, the products get activated only whenever touched by a human and then they become capable of solving the problem and achieving health. However, please use these products for the premenstrual syndrome as mentioned below:

CCPE Extractor: The CCPE Extractor should be gently moved over the Agya Chakra in a circular motion at least for 30 to 60 seconds, thereafter, follow the same process on the head, chest, and naval for another 30 to 60 seconds, which finishes within almost 2 – 4 minutes.

CCPE Booster: Keep one Booster over the Agya Chakra and another one each over the head, chest, and naval for 3 minutes. You may need to have 4 Boosters, which establishes positivity. 

5. UAM (Understanding, Awakening, Movement)

For quick and effective results, it is advisable to learn the unique methods of the Swami Hardas Life System. A trained person only can apply the UAM method himself/herself and also one becomes capable of healing others.

A daily routine for Premenstrual syndrome

In general, a daily routine to manage premenstrual syndrome may look like this:

• Carry out all medical checks as suggested above and follow the advice of your Doctor
• Apply free Siddha energy remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained above
• Do walking exercises, breathing exercises, and pelvic exercises regularly
• Have a healthy diet in particular
• Perform Siddha Nyasa regularly
• Perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible
• Try to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System for fast recovery

Ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day: Don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you.

Just try the methods of Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System. I am confident that you will surely find improvements within 3 days.

Training of Swami Hardas Life System 

Any problem with regard to health, peace, and progress can be solved independently without money and medicines by undergoing training of Swami Hardas Life System. Any person irrespective of religion, caste, creed, faith, sex, and age can undergo this unique training.

Conclusion

In view of the above, I am confident that you have learned about premenstrual syndrome, definition, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, epidemiology, management, natural remedies, and free Siddha remedies, without money and medicines. You also learned free Siddha remedies. Now, you have become self-sufficient, hence it’s the right time to use your acquired knowledge for solving problems as per the provision available in Siddha Spirituality of Swami Hardas Life System.

However, keep learning and practicing the free Siddha Energy Remedies, which would help guide how to solve various problems regarding health, peace, and progress, without money and medicines.

After reading this article, what are your thoughts? Would you please put more efforts into enhancing or updating your knowledge? Let me know your precious thoughts. 

Questions & Answers

Q: How premenstrual syndrome is defined?

A: Premenstrual syndrome is a combination of physical and mood disturbances that occur in the last half of a woman’s menstrual cycle after ovulation which normally end with the onset of the menstrual flow.

Q: What are the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome?

A: Common emotional and non-specific symptoms include stress, anxiety, difficulty with sleep, headache, feeling tired, mood swings, increased emotional sensitivity, and changes in interest in sex. However, physical symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle include bloating, lower back pain, abdominal cramps, constipation/diarrhea, swelling or tenderness in the breasts, cystic acne, joint or muscle pain, and food cravings.

Q: How to manage premenstrual syndrome with Siddha remedies?

A: In general, a daily routine to manage premenstrual syndrome include: carry out all medical checks as suggested above and follow the advice of your Doctor, apply free Siddha energy remedies a minimum 3 times a day, as explained above, do walking exercises, breathing exercises, and pelvic exercises regularly, have a healthy diet in particular, perform Siddha Nyasa regularly, perform Swayamsiddha Agnihotra daily, if feasible, and try to learn advanced methods of Swami Hardas Life System for fast recovery. However, ensure to sprinkle in some fun during the day: don’t forget to relax and laugh in between. Laughing is a great way to boost your immune system and help you.

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Reference:

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premenstrual_syndrome
• https://www.verywellhealth.com/natural-remedies-for-premenstrual-syndrome-pms-88420
• https://www.medicinenet.com/premenstrual_syndrome/definition.htm