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Prevention Techniques and Outlook For PMS Sufferers

It is normal to want to prevent pain and suffering if possible so of course women are interesting in finding ways to prevent PMS symptoms. One way to prevent PMS symptoms is by making healthy lifestyle changes another is through vitamin therapy. When you monitor your PMS symptoms, work together with your doctor and diligently follow preventative measures as well as treatment plans for when you do get PMS symptoms the outlook is generally good.

There are several good lifestyle changes that women can make that have been proven to lessen the chance for certain PMS symptoms or at least to reduce their intensity. Lifestyle changes include exercising especially aerobic exercising daily if possible and if daily isn't possible strive to exercise at least 3 to 4 times each week, even if all you can manage to get in is a brisk walk. Make it a point to discover what stress-reducing techniques work best for you. Stress management and relaxation techniques that may help to reduce PMS symptoms include deep breathing exercises, meditation, soaking in a warm bath, listening to your favorite music, or reading a good book, doing yoga or spending time with a good friend.

Another good prevention technique is to pay attention to your diet for anything that may be contributing to your PMS symptoms such as any added salt to food. If you learn to limit your salt intake or replace salt with other seasonings like herbs you will help by reducing fluid retention which is responsible for bloating, and swelling of hands and feet which are major PMS symptoms. Also, limit your caffeine intake. Don't forget that foods contain caffeine too not just drinks. Limiting your caffeine in your diet can help to reduce the occurrence of breast tenderness and pain and may also reduce or eliminate headaches. Avoid drinking alcohol before your period as your ability to handle alcohol may differ during this time period.

Vitamin therapy show great promise in reducing symptoms of PMS. Especially helpful would be taking vitamin B6 (100 mg) per day and B-complex. If you take vitamin B-complex that includes all of the B vitamins. Be careful not to overdose on B vitamins. Ask your doctor or nutritionist before taking supplements to be sure you is taking the correct dosage. Vitamin B6 can reduce irritability and also reduce the occurrence of fatigue and depression.

Vitamin E (400 IU) per day can be beneficial. Do not exceed this daily amount, as doing so may be harmful to you. Vitamin is thought to reduce breast tenderness and pain.

Calcium (1,000 - 1,200 mg) per day can help to reduce bloating, relieve body aches, and help to relieve anxiety and depression.

Magnesium (400 mg) per day taken along with B6 may reduce pain, water retention, and negative mood.

Outlook:

One thing to look forward to is that the PMS symptoms only last one to two weeks and is usually totally gone by the 3rd or 4th day of your period. Those who are seeking a permanent cure for PMS may wish to discuss removal of the uterus and ovaries or at least removal of the ovaries. You need to be careful because having your uterus or ovaries removed can have other complications or unwanted long-term or short-term consequences. Most women will find relief using self-care at home or traditional medical treatments. Surgery should always be looked at as a last resort.