Understanding PMS & The 5 Different Types

Let’s talk about PMS…

So it’s that time of the month and the struggle is real - mood swings, cramping, fatigue, anxiety, acne…you know what I’m talking about.

Millions of women are dealing with PMS, a symptom of hormonal imbalance in the body. Did you know there are 5 different types of PMS and each has a different cause?

It is important to distinguish which type of PMS you resonate with in order to treat the root cause of these symptoms. Keep reading to broaden your understanding of PMS symptoms and how to treat them.

PMS-A: Anxiety (High estrogen, low progesterone)

PMS-A is the most common type and affects 70% of PMSing women. Symptoms include anxiety, irritability and emotional instability. If this happens to you, you might notice that every little thing sets you off and you become snippy with people. You might feel like you want to be left alone. An effective remedy for this is Chaste Tree Berry which works to raise progesterone.⠀

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PMS-C: Cravings (High insulin during first half of cycle)

This PMS type affects 30% of PMS sufferers and the symptoms include cravings for carbs & sweets and an insatiable appetite, heart palpitations, headaches, fatigue and fainting. This sounds like hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar), right? If this happens to you, you are a serious cookie monster and if you don’t find something sweet the week prior, you can’t function properly. Prioritize eating enough protein and healthy fats with every meal (such as avocados).⠀

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PMS-D: Depression (Low estrogen, possible low serotonin)

Only 30% of PMS sufferers experience this, but it is commonly associated with PMS-A. Symptoms include depression, crying and confusion. Ever feel like you’re balling your eyes out for seemingly no reason? A great remedy for this is exercise as it’s a proven natural mood booster and while you might not feel like it, some gentle exercise like yoga will help boost serotonin and can help reduce cramps too.⠀

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PMS-H: Hyper-Hydration⠀

70% of PMS sufferers experience these symptoms, including slight weight gain, bloating, swelling of the face, hands and/or ankles and breast tenderness. This is known as hyper-hydration. Watch your sodium intake, combined with eating diuretic foods like celery, cucumber and parsley is recommended. ⠀

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PMS-P: Pain (High pro-inflammatory prostaglandin activity)⠀

Those affected by PMS P or dysmenorrhea (a lack of period), feel pain in the form of cramps either leading up to or during the days of their menstruation. Before calling in sick to work, try some magnesium or ginger tea to calm those muscles down.⠀

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So now that you’ve read the above information, which type of PMS do you think you get?

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