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FertilityCare
and NaProTechnology can be used to successfully alleviate the symptoms
of severe Premenstrual Tension Syndrome (PMS).
The
diagnosis of PMS is based on the woman’s history. If you have any
symptoms such as bloating, breast tenderness, weight gain, tiredness,
abdominal cramps, carbohydrate and salt cravings, teariness, headache,
depression and insomnia which last for at least 4 days prior
to menstruation and disappear during the menstrual flow,
PMS is deemed to be present. The chart below can be used to document
the duration and severity of premenstrual symptoms each cycle, with
day 1 being the begining of menstrual flow.
PMS
MONITORING CHART (Developed by Dr. Peter
Danis)
With the help of this
charting system the severity of PMS can be accurately recorded to
establish the diagnosis initially.
It is recommended to have a targeted hormone evaluation
to assess for progesterone deficiency in the luteal phase
of the cycle, which is a frequent cause of PMS. Accurate hormonal
evaluation is made possible with the help of the FertilityCare
charting system, similar to what couples use for family planning
of infertility treatment.
Treatment
is based on correcting hormonal abnormalities that may be detected
with the help of your fertility chart and properly timed blood tests.
If
hormonal deficiency is confirmed, medical
treatment is recommended only after you have ovulated and this is
the key to treating PMS successfully.
Up
to 90% of women will experience tremendous relief with the help
of FertilityCare
in managing this often debilitating condition.
Treatment
is continued for 6 to 12 cycles after which many women no longer
require medication. Some may require prolonged treatment is symptoms
recur after medications are discontinued.
For
further information on PMS click here
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