Premenstrual syndrome

PMS, also known as Dysmenorrhea by other women, could be a painful and very discomfort experience every month. Though medical articles stated that there are no exact cause of PMS, but evidently women could experience the ff:

The most common symptoms include:

• Headache


• Swelling of ankles, feet, and hands


• Backache


• Abdominal cramps or heaviness


• Abdominal pain


• Abdominal fullness, feeling gaseous


• Muscle spasms


• Breast tenderness


• Weight gain


• Recurrent cold sores


• Acne flare-ups


• Nausea


• Bloating


• Constipation or diarrhea


• Decreased coordination


• Food cravings


• Less tolerance for noises and lights


• Painful menstruation

Other symptoms include:

• Anxiety or panic


• Confusion


• Difficulty concentrating


• Forgetfulness


• Poor judgment


• Depression


• Irritability, hostility, or aggressive behavior


• Increased guilt feelings


• Fatigue


• Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement


• Decreased self-image


• Sex drive changes, loss of sex drive


• Paranoia or increased fears


• Low self-esteem

Being a woman, this symptoms we suffered every month sometimes didn't understand by the male species  and that adds up in our irritation. To some extent other woman suffered from vomiting due to bloated feeling, and I’m just wondering why this painful experience don't have any definite cure. Some says that it is beneficial to eat fruits, take regular exercise, maintain a regular diet, and take some vitamins like B6, calcium and
magnesium to prevent painful cramps. Sometimes I wish to be a man everytime my PMS started to manifest.