Treatment of PMDD (premenstrual syndrome)
The direction of treatment premenstrual syndrome (premenstrual dysphoric disorder, PMDD) is largely determined by the particular woman's body and the symptoms experienced by the patient. Common to all forms of PMDD is the council to menstrual calendar, and, if possible, to record their feelings in the days before menstruation. This clearly shows whether a woman is PMDD or causes of the malady lies elsewhere, neginekologicheskom violation.
Physicians practice comprehensive treatment premenstrual syndrome, which includes the use of sex hormones, vitamins and other medicines as needed, as well as special diets and exercise therapy. The last two methods are recommended in any case, what would not have symptoms. Medical therapy is appointed physician, at its discretion.
Tell little about what drugs are appointed for women suffering from premenstrual syndrome (PMDD). First, this synthetic versions of natural hormones gestagenov, which helps restore hormonal balance and eliminate the manifestations of PMDD. They are used quite a long time, from about the 50th years of XX century and remain popular to this day, as effective in most cases. Rarely, but it encountered a situation in which gestageny is not recommended because of the individual characteristics of female hormonal system. Therefore, prior to the appointment of treatment professionals previously conducted a study on the functional tests, diagnostics, and explore the levels of hormones in the blood of the patient. All of this leads to the conclusion that there is room for gestagenov for the treatment of PMDD. In case of contraindications physician selects a different treatment with other medication drugs.
Treatment of PMDD vitamins include, as a rule, the use of vitamins A and E together. There are a series of about 15 injections. In addition, at the discretion of the expert and based on the analysis for the treatment of PMDD may be prescribed drugs magnesium, calcium or vitamin B6, which will enhance the exchange of estrogen and prevent their accumulation.
Diet also has an important place in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. It is based on the fact that a woman should consume whatever food that contains a large amount of cellulose. The approximate ratio of proteins, fats and carbohydrates should be 15%, 10% and 75%. It is necessary to restrict beef, because some types contain synthetic estrogens, reduce the amount of fat consumed by the fact that they may adversely affect the liver and cause a delay of fluid in the body. Excessive protein is also not recommended because they increase the body's need for mineral salts, which makes the induction-salt exchange can be broken.
In addition to foods rich in fiber, women suffering from PMDD, is to eat more vegetables, fruit, drink herbal teas and juices, especially carrot and lemon. But drinks containing caffeine should be avoided, as this component is able to increase the irritability, anxiety and sleep disorders. The same applies to alcohol, but its effect even more negatively, as it directly affects the liver, reducing its ability to process hormones, estrogens, and thus accumulate in the body.
Also in the premenstrual syndrome (PMDD) is quite effective physiotherapy. Women offer therapeutic aerobics, or a special hydrotherapy in combination with massage. It is shown that exercise can relieve stress and balance the hormonal system. But do not get involved in sports such as weightlifting, boxing, etc. Heavy physical activity not only treat, but also exacerbate the course of the premenstrual syndrome (PMDD). Gynecologists recommend that our medical center for women suffering from PMDD, such sports as jogging, walking, cycling on flat terrain at low speed. Previously, of course, is to consult with your doctor, who will select the best mode of exercises.