HOW IS PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME IS TREATED WITH ACUPUNCTURE?
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical or emotional symptoms that occur in over 90% of women. Researchers believed that PMS happens when estrogen and progesterone levels start decreasing drastically after the day of ovulation. Premenstrual syndrome can be mild to severe and may start one or two weeks before their menstrual period and disappear within four days after the start of their period. Severe PMS can interfere with everyday activities and may be a sign of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMMD). Premenstrual syndrome does go away when a woman no longer has a menstrual period.
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME SYMPTOMS
Everyone experiences premenstrual syndrome symptoms differently. Some may experience physical symptoms, emotional symptoms, or both. Physical symptoms of PMS may be abdominal bloating or cramping, gassiness, headache, backaches, swollen or tender breasts, and constipation or diarrhea. While others may experience emotional symptoms such as irritability, tiredness, insomnia, food cravings, tension or anxiety, depression, sadness, crying spells, and mood swings or anger.
Risk Factors are:
Have a high level of stress.
Have a family history of depression or a personal history of either depression or postpartum depression.
TREATMENT OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
Premenstrual syndrome can be treated with over the counter and prescription medicine. Physical symptoms of PMS may be relieved with over the counter medication such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin. If over the counter medication does not work, prescription medicine or hormonal birth control may also help to reduce PMS symptoms. Emotional symptoms of PMS can be reduced with an antidepressant such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and anti-anxiety medicine.
ACUPUNCTURE TO BENEFIT PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME
Acupuncture helps premenstrual syndrome by inducing the homeostatic response on the cellular level. They influence the body's internal organs to correct imbalances in the nervous system to improve the circulation of energy through the meridians. Acupuncture stimulates the central nervous system to release chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals will change the experience of sensory, or they will trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones which influence the body's own internal regulating system. Acupuncture is safe and painless. There are no drugs or hazardous equipment used, and no surgical operation performed.
Work Cited:
“PMS relief,” Womenshealth.gov, March 16, 2018, https://www.womenshealth.gov/menstrual-cycle/premenstrual-syndrome
“Premenstrual syndrome (PMS),” Mayo Clinic, February 07, 2020, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/premenstrual-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20376780
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