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Not All Premenstrual Symptoms Indicate Good Menstrual Health

Written By: Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin
November 4, 2021

Highlights

  • Identifying the different types of premenstrual symptoms
  • Differentiating between normal and not normal symptoms
  • How to manage symptoms like period pain and cramps
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Premenstrual symptoms are not normal for all women but are for many. However, not all types of premenstrual symptoms are normal or indicate good menstrual health. The purpose of this article is to explore the different types of premenstrual symptoms and provide tips on how to manage them.

The menstrual cycle is a physical and emotional rollercoaster for many women. It can be a time of extreme highs and lows, with some days feeling like you have nothing to worry about and other days feeling as if the period pain is too much to bear.

We all know that women’s moods and emotions can change before and during menstruation (premenstrual and menstrual phases). Sometimes it may be hard to tell if these are normal premenstrual symptoms. The mood changes that happen before menstruation aren’t always a sign of good menstrual health. There are many other causes for these symptoms, so it’s important to learn about the different types and how they can affect you.

Premenstrual symptoms can sometimes be a symptom of other things going on in your life, but if you’re experiencing the following symptoms, this article will give you a few tips to help relieve them.

What is Premenstrual Syndrome?

Women may experience a wide range of symptoms that can be annoying, frustrating, and painful. The most common symptom is menstrual cramps, which can be mild to severe. Symptoms can also include nausea, headaches, back pain, sleep disturbances, bloating, breast tenderness, pain, fatigue, irritability, anxiety, and depression. Women who experience certain symptoms could have premenstrual syndrome or PMS.

Identifying the different types of PMS

Premenstrual symptoms can cause a number of different problems. The most common symptom is bloating, which is simply due to the accumulation of gas and fluid in the body. Some women experience mood swings and irritability, which can be related to changes in hormone levels and stress levels in the body. Other symptoms include breast tenderness, headaches, fatigue, appetite changes, constipation, food cravings, back pain, and joint pain. There are also other symptoms that are more serious such as depression or anxiety.

How does PMS affect different people?

Premenstrual Syndrome is a disorder that affects many women and can cause a variety of symptoms. The severity of PMS differs from woman to woman and may range from mild to extreme.

Premenstrual mood changes are not normal for all women but are for many. However, not all types of premenstrual mood changes are normal or indicate good health. typically mild and do not really disrupt your daily activities, it is best to describe them as ‘normal (pre)menstrual changes’ (rather than ‘symptoms’ or ‘PMS’).

Altered moods and increased irritability

Menstrual health is often defined by the frequency, duration, and intensity of premenstrual symptoms. Some women experience no premenstrual symptoms at all. These women are said to have “good menstrual health.”

It can have many different symptoms, including mood swings, fatigue, headaches, vomiting, and tender breasts. Other signs of PMS are irritability or anger, depression, trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, bloating in the abdomen area, and breast swelling.

The assertion that all pre-menstrual symptoms demonstrate good or normal menstrual health is false. Certain symptoms, such as mood swings, may not be indicative of anything other than a bad day.

Premenstrual mood changes that are very severe and accompanied by severe bouts of crying or depressive suicidal thoughts may be a sign that you’re experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), one of the most common causes of severe emotional and physical symptoms during menstruation. So if you’re experiencing them and they last for more than a day or two, it’s worth talking to your doctor about it. Read more about it here – Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder- A Depression Caused Hormonally in Women

What are some other warning signs for unhealthy or abnormal premenstrual symptoms?

  1. severe abdominal (period) pain
  2. severe muscle/ joint pain
  3. excessive loss of appetite
  4. insomnia
  5. decreased energy levels
  6. bouts of fainting
  7. heavy bleeding, and blood loss of more than 80ml (approx. 160ml total fluid is lost per period)
  8. a cycle that lasts for more than 10 days
  9. painful excessive acne breakout

How to manage certain symptoms like period pain and cramps

1. Taking anti-inflammatory medications or analgesics can help with the pain

2. Omega 3 oils every day is very beneficial for good menstrual health

3. Dietary supplements like seeds and iron-rich foods and a good fiber-rich diet can help.

4. Exercising regularly and moving your body with light cardio workouts like walking and low-intensity workouts or body stretching can help alleviate symptoms.

These are some coping mechanisms that may show improvement in overall health and wellbeing during a menstrual cycle. But if these approaches do not help with the symptoms, it is better to seek medical intervention.

For more on Menstrual Health by Infano, click here.

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Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin

Tasneem Akbari Kutubuddin has done her masters in Journalism & Communication and has worked as a senior journalist, editor and columnist for leading publications like The Logical Indian, Deccan Chronicle, Worldwide Media Corporation, The Bridge and Provoke.
With Infano, she hopes to create more awareness about women’s health issues. Suffering with Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition, she has also been advocating for its awareness through media.

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Antioxidants And Joint Health

Written By: Misha Bharti
April 25, 2022 | 12:50 PM |
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  • What are antioxidants?
  • Tips to maintain joint health.
  • Why should you take antioxidants?

 

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Are you wondering the reason for your joint aches and thinking whether antioxidants are curling up your health? Then you are on the right page. 

Are you struggling with running, cycling, walking, or gardening? Then, maybe it’s time to take action. Well, there’s not a single reason behind this increasing joint pain and a variety of factors for your deteriorating joint health. Did you know that researchers suggest antioxidants play an extremely important role in promoting healthy, pain-free joints, here’s the reason?

What are antioxidants?

As per the definition of Healthline, “Antioxidants are synthetic or natural compounds that can help to prevent or postpone cell damage. It fights the body’s continual formation of free radicals. When your body breaks down food or is exposed to cigarette smoke or radiation, free radicals are created.” The body is always attempting to strike a balance between free radicals and antioxidants. Antioxidant-rich diets have been demonstrated to be advantageous in the prevention of diseases; however, research has not proved that antioxidant supplements are effective in the prevention of diseases.

An article published in Harvard’s research showed that people with low intakes of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables were at greater risk of developing these chronic conditions than were people who ate plenty of those foods. 

How to improve joint health

A study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture concluded that pomegranate juice can do wonders for your joint health as it’s rich in antioxidants that can minimize inflammation and protect the joints. Pomegranate juice can surely improve your health condition as it is a rich source of antioxidants, but that doesn’t conclude that it can ensure a cure for your joint condition. You should definitely start a comprehensive approach to take care of your joint health. 

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It’s absolutely a fact that pomegranate can pace up your joint improvement but here’s a list of food high in antioxidants that you should include: 

  • Dark chocolate 
  • Blueberries 
  • Green Tea
  • Strawberries 
  • Raspberries 
  • Fish
  • Red Cabbage 
  • Beans 
  • Beets 
  • Spinach

There are times when diet falls short to fulfill antioxidants demand in your body. That’s when you can add supplements! Glutathione aka the body’s master antioxidant. It is essential to take supplements for optimal health, but excessive intake is always not better. People who have suffered from arthritis have reportedly taken supplements for quick results with almost no side effects. 

It’s not all about diet! If you are looking for the best results, then only your diet and supplements aren’t enough. Lifestyle changes can have huge impacts on your overall health and entire body. 

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Get moving. Working out may seem to be a more hectic task for you, but it can take a turn for your health and aching joints. Walking, swimming, cycling, and yoga are excellent ways to start without putting strain on your body. 

Increasing physical activities and healthier eating habits can really improve your overall physical condition. As time progresses and your age, it’s important that you start devoting some time to your health and keep your joints healthy. 

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Misha Bharti

A versatile writer and an aspiring multi-platform expressionist dedicated to learning and establishing objective understandings before creating subjective opinions. I engage in telling human interest stories particularly women and amplify underrepresented voices while being authentic to their realities and innovate social impact designs about women's health, gender equality, education and empowerment.

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