PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, is a set of symptoms many women experience before the start of their period. Not only is it painful, but it can also cause emotional distress.
Learning some tricks to manage PMS can help ease your pain, both physically and mentally.
Your Symptoms
Let's start with a tick game! Make a tick for each symptom you experience before or during your period.
Mood swing
Headache
Cramps
Tender breasts
Fatigue
Sugar cravings
Irritability
Emotional outbursts
Nausea
Bloating
Insomnia
Depression
How many ticks do you have?
If the answer is more than one, it's time to take action to manage your PMS.
Quiz
Do PMS symptoms only occur during a woman's period?
Tips To Manage PMS
Severe PMS can be disturbing and recurrent. Here are some tricks to help manage PMS:
Exercise regularly
Maintain a balanced diet
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol
In the week before and during menstruation, try to avoid foods with high fat and sugar content
Take supplements, such as folic acid, vitamin D, and magnesium
Get enough sleep
Keep a period journal to track your symptoms
Seek medical help if conditions are unbearable
Using technologyto track your period can help you see patterns and make adjustments to your routine. Try free apps like FLO or Clue to manage your menstrual cycle.
Quiz
Can we exercise while on period?
Summary
Don't let PMS get best of you!
Pick one of the tips from this Byte and commit to trying it before your next period. Make sure to check in with yourself: did it help?
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