There might not be any recognizable cause of your painful menstrual periods. However, there are certain factors which can put a woman at an increased risk for suffering from painful menstrual periods. The risk factors are as follows: Women who are have not yet attained 20 years of age. Women who have a family history...
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Symptoms of PMS
PMS often includes both physical and emotional symptoms, such as: • Acne. • Swollen or tender breasts. • Feeling tired. • Trouble sleeping. • Upset stomach, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea. • Headache or backache. • Appetite changes or food cravings. • Joint or muscle pain. • Trouble with concentration or memory. • Tension, irritability, mood...
Causes of Menstrual Problems
The exact cause of PMS has not been fully understood. During your menstrual cycle, levels of hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone rise and fall. Hormone fluctuations are thought to be the biggest contributing factor to many of the symptoms of PMS. The varying hormone levels may affect some women more than others. Chemical changes...
Menstrual Problems
The menstrual cycle is the monthly series of fluctuations a woman’s body goes through in prepare her body for future pregnancy. Menstruation is a monthly occurrence for women in which the body sheds the lining of the uterus (womb), which is then passed through a small opening in the cervix and out through the vaginal...