Introduction of Premenstrual syndrome : --
This is condition called as syndrome that occurs in many women from 2 to 14 days before the onset of menstruation. Medically Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and emotional instability that take place after ovulation and ends with menstruation. Common PMS symptoms are like depression, bad temper ness, Sensitivity leading to easy irritation or upset and mood swings. For some women PMS symptoms can be controlled with medications, yoga and lifestyle changes such as exercise, nutrition, and a family and friend support system.
A more severe form of PMS, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD, also known as late luteal phase dysphoric disorder) occurs in a smaller number of women and leads to significant loss of function because of unusually severe symptoms.
About 75 to 80% of women have the experience of some premenstrual symptoms. The occurrence of true PMS has often been hyped by including all women who experience any physical or emotional symptoms proceeding to menstruation. It is estimated that clinically significant PMS (which is moderate to severe in intensity and affects a woman's functioning) occurs in 20% to 30% of women. About 2% to 6% of women are believed to have the more severe variant known as PMDD.
Causes : -
Involving medical practice, the cause of PMS is unknown due to the complexity of mysterious symptoms. Several theories have been advanced to explain the cause of PMS. None of these theories have been proven, and specific treatment for PMS still largely lacks a solid scientific basis. Most evidence suggests that PMS results from the alterations in or interactions between the levels of sex hormones and brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters.
In ayurveda, this is psychosomatic (MANO-DAIHIK) disorder that occurs due to annoyance of Vata and Pitta. Due to a variety of amalgamations and fusions of both doshas, associated with Kafa some time, this caucus invades into other DHATUS (bodily components) and SROTASA (system). Therefore the varieties of miseries come all collectively as the result.
Symptoms : --
Great multiplicities of symptoms have been accredited to PMS. Women can have PMS of varying duration and severity from cycle to cycle. The most frequent mood-related symptoms of PMS include Anxiety, anger and irritability, depression, tenderness in mood causes crying and oversensitivity, and exaggerated mood swings. Other symptoms may be there like back pain, stiffness in pelvic and gluteus region and in breasts, nausea, anorexia nervosa, interrupted sleep and others.
Management : -
The Vedic traditional systems of wellness are marvelously talented to provide a helping hand. Ayurveda and yoga have the following solution:
Ayurveda:
There are many herbo-minerals preparations are there like PUSHPDHANWA RAS, PURNA CHANDRODAY RAS, KANYALAUHADI BATI, AMERSUNDARI BATI, SUPARI PAK, bark of Ashoka indica, KANCHNAR GUGGLU, LAUHA BHASM, SUTSHEKAHR RAS, MUKTA PISHTI, PUNARNAVADI LAUHA, SHWET PARPATEE and several more.
Yoga :
The SURYA-NAMSKAR, bhujangasana, chakarasana, Pranayama, mediation and laughter therapy are some therapeutically beneficial.
Panchkarma :
Shirodhara and sarvanga-abhyangam
Food:
All food which are easily digestible, appetizing in taste, nutritious and easily available food stuffs are advisable.
Culturally, the abbreviation PMS is widely understood in the world to refer to difficulties associated with menses, and the abbreviation is used frequently even in casual and conversational settings, without regard to medical rigor. In these contexts, the syndrome is rarely referred to without abbreviation, and the intensions of the reference are frequently broader than the clinical definition. The misery is going on endlessly. Thanks we have the solution.
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