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Bloating, cramps, headaches – but not sick? What can be behind confusing complaints

2024-03-05T09:03:05.442Z

Highlights: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be behind cycle problems. Some women hardly feel ovulation, others experience enormous pain. Depending on the phase of the cycle, different symptoms can occur. These include digestive problems*, headaches and mood swings. If the physical and emotional symptoms are very severe, doctors speak of PMS. It is not known how many women are affected. But according to estimates, at least every second woman has psychological or physical symptoms in the second half of her cycle.



As of: March 5, 2024, 9:36 a.m

By: Juliane Gutmann

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The cycle affects every woman differently - for some it is accompanied by different problems.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can be behind cycle problems.

  • Some women hardly feel ovulation, others experience enormous pain: Depending on the phase of the cycle, different symptoms can occur - these include digestive problems*, headaches and mood swings.

  • If the physical and emotional symptoms are very severe, doctors speak of premenstrual syndrome, or PMS for short.

    It is not known how many women are affected.

    But according to estimates, at least every second woman has psychological or physical symptoms in the second half of the cycle that correspond to those of PMS, according to the Yellow List Pharmindex, a drug directory for Germany.

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    which symptoms are typical of PMS

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Many women dismiss their symptoms during the different phases of the cycle - menstrual phase, proliferative phase, luteal or corpus luteum phase and ischemic phase - as normal.

But if the symptoms get out of hand and affect everyday life, a gynecologist should be consulted.

Because cycle symptoms can indicate diseases such as endometriosis – or premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

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Recurring, cycle-dependent physical and psychological symptoms indicate PMS; the suffering of many patients is great.

Especially if those affected suffer from the extreme form of PMS: premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Severe symptoms limit everyday life immensely and impair mental health.

PMS is not a rare phenomenon.

The Yellow List Pharma Index informs that four to 20 percent of all women suffer from clinically relevant premenstrual symptoms.

The exact cause of PMS is not yet known, but specialists discuss hormonal disorders and predisposition as possible triggers.

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Recognizing premenstrual syndrome – the symptoms of PMS

There are a number of symptoms that can occur as part of PMS.

Some women experience specific physical and psychological complaints depending on the phase of their cycle, although the symptoms often subside with the onset of menstruation.

The following symptoms can indicate PMS

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  • Headaches, back pain, migraines

  • Lower abdominal pain, abdominal pain

  • Bloating, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence

  • nausea

  • Loss of appetite or cravings

  • Chest pain

  • Mood swings, depressive moods, anxiety, increased impulsivity, social withdrawal, inner restlessness, aggressiveness, “built close to the water”

  • Fatigue, listlessness, problems concentrating

  • Water retention, weight gain

  • Acne, skin blemishes

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If PMS is suspected, the doctor will first rule out other possible causes behind the symptoms.

Only when endometriosis, an autoimmune disease, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome and a number of other possible causes have been ruled out will the doctor diagnose PMS.

How premenstrual syndrome is treated depends on the patient's symptoms

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Endurance sports, a regular sleep rhythm and stress reduction have a beneficial effect.

Diet also plays an important role, so those affected should largely avoid coffee, sugar and alcohol.

A diet low in salt and protein is also recommended.

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If lifestyle changes do not work, the treating doctor will prescribe painkillers, diuretics, oral contraceptives or antidepressants, depending on the symptoms.

Some affected women also report a positive effect from phytotherapy

: these include chasteberry preparations, St. John's wort, evening primrose oil, gingko biloba and silver cohosh.

However, there is no sufficient evidence of its effectiveness, as Gelbe-liste.de informs.

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