Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:20 amIts known as PMT or PMS
What is PMT?
Almost every woman suffers from some form of Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT), also referred to as Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) during the two weeks before their period is due. For the majority, common PMT symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating and headache, are usually very mild and cause no real problems or disruption to daily life. However, some women have more severe symptoms that cause distress every month.
According to a recent survey, PMT is thought to affect up to 60 percent of Irish women. It tends to appear in the 20s and 30s and disappears around the time of the menopause. While there are no known risk factors, a family history of PMS may make it more likely that you will suffer from it too.
The cause of PMT is not fully understood. Many believe it is caused by individual sensitivity to normal hormone levels during ovulation rather than to a hormonal imbalance. Diet and psychological factors such as stress and emotional concerns have also been put forward as possible causes.
What is PMT?
Almost every woman suffers from some form of Pre-Menstrual Tension (PMT), also referred to as Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) during the two weeks before their period is due. For the majority, common PMT symptoms such as mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating and headache, are usually very mild and cause no real problems or disruption to daily life. However, some women have more severe symptoms that cause distress every month.
According to a recent survey, PMT is thought to affect up to 60 percent of Irish women. It tends to appear in the 20s and 30s and disappears around the time of the menopause. While there are no known risk factors, a family history of PMS may make it more likely that you will suffer from it too.
The cause of PMT is not fully understood. Many believe it is caused by individual sensitivity to normal hormone levels during ovulation rather than to a hormonal imbalance. Diet and psychological factors such as stress and emotional concerns have also been put forward as possible causes.
