PMS

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Types of PMS

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is the most common disorder experienced by women during the menstrual years. Caused by an hormonal imbalance, up to 90% of women are affected to some degree. 

While many women are only affected to a mild degree, others, may experience severe discomfort at a level which significantly effects the quality of their life.  It is not uncommon for women to move between experiencing mild and severe symptoms at different periods in their life.

Guy Abraham, M.D. was instrumental in classifying the symptoms of PMS into 4 main categories.  It is common for women to experience more than one type, either concurrently, or at different periods in their fertile life.

Which "type" of PMS do you suffer from?
 

Type A Anxiety Type C Cravings Type D Depression Type H Hyperhydration Other
Mood swings
Paranoia,
Irritability
Tension.
Crying
 

 

 Cravings for sweets or chocolate
Increased appetite
Fatigue
Headaches
Migraines
Heart palpitations.

 

 Sadness Depression
Crying episodes
Confusion
Forgetfulness
Emotional Withdrawal
Clumsiness
 		 Weight gain from water retention
Swelling of hands and feet
Breast tenderness
Abdominal bloating
 		 Skin breakouts
Colds,
Sore throats,
Localized infections
Constipation
Pre-menstrual cramping which continues into day 1-2 of period.
 



 
 

 

 

Research Data

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