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The national institute of health and other bodies has conducted a new study on 250 women between the ages of 18-44 and they have realized that most of the women who have stress levels experience the symptoms of PMS.
According to the study, most women in their ovulation suffer physiological and psychological distress during both ovulation and menstruation. Most of the symptoms include mood swings, depression, bloating and cramping.
The research’s said women who complained of higher stress levels were more likely to develop PMS symptoms. The rate was as high as 4 times.
According to reports, at least 10 studies have found an association between stress and PMS symptoms, but none was able to tell whether stress made symptoms worse or if severe PMS caused women to feel stressed out. |
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition wherein a group of symptoms are exhibited related to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms crops up 10 days before your menstruation actually begin.
Alterations in hormones like estrogen and progesterone during the menstrual cycle appears to be a significant cause. Chemical changes in the brain may also be involved and lifestyle causes also contribute to the mood changes.
Physiological factors causing premenstrual syndrome
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Hormonal fluctuations |
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Mineral deficiency |
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Vitamin deficiency |
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Salty food consumption in excess |
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Drinking alcohol and caffeine, |
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High carbohydrates based foods |
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Psychological factors causing premenstrual syndrome
Although this does not cause PMS, the symptoms could be stronger leading to mood level changes due to few thinking patterns
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Dominance of male energy in thinking |
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High achievement pressure with in mind |
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Pressure bound results |
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Not loving oneself but being hard |
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Not being sympathetic or empathetic |
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Excessive stress and confused mind set |
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Rebellious tendencies |
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Lack of emotional balance |
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Holistic perspective
Although ayurveda doesn’t explain vividly about the causes of PMS, the hormones which are responsible for balancing female energies exhibits the different tendencies according to ones constitution. Tridoshika in nature, PMS occurs in every constitution and exhibits the symptoms based on it.
Our approach for diagnosis
Identifying the cause is the most important aspect. A detail consultation which includes the Prakruthi analysis both at the physical and psychological level and the 4 level approaches for assessing the extent of imbalance, a customized treatment plan will be prepared with the unique Ojas treatment methodology.
