Why do womens get moody when having menstruation?
Tuesday, 9 September, 2008, 2:10am
I have been thinking about this question for quite some time. I used to think, that does menstruation really affect womens' mood? When in a relationship, whenever quarrel during the women's menstruation period, does it all lies in the fault of menstruation or is the girl are having serious attitude problem...?
Maybe some womens have already knew the answer long before I knew. I know that there is the PMS, but does that really affect womean's mood? But having to know now, at least it ease some of my worries.
Here is the answer I grap from Yahoo! answer. I know the answer is very SUPER LONG, but do take some time to read if you think whenever, you have menses you feel moody.
Menstruation, better known as a Period, is the final proof that a girl is becoming a woman.
As your period gets closer, it is possible to feel very emotional, moody or even angry. You may even prefer to eat only certain foods, and most likely, crave chocolate. This is called Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS for short.
What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Most women have tender breasts, bloating, and muscle aches a few days before they start their menstrual periods. These are normal premenstrual symptoms. But when they affect your daily life, they are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS can affect your body as well as your mood. Sometimes it can make you change the way you act.
Some women first get PMS in their teens or 20s. Others don't get it until their 30s. The symptoms may get worse in your late 30s and 40s, as you approach perimenopause.
What causes PMS?
PMS is tied to hormone changes that happen during your menstrual cycle. Doctors don't fully know why premenstrual symptoms are worse in some women than in others. They do know that for many women, PMS runs in the family.
Not getting enough vitamin B6, calcium, or magnesium in the foods you eat can increase your chances of getting PMS. High stress, a lack of exercise, and too much caffeine can make your symptoms worse.
What seems like PMS might be caused by something else. Your treatment will change if your symptoms are not tied to PMS.
What are the symptoms?
PMS symptoms can affect your body, your mood, and how you act in the days or week leading up to your menstrual period.
Physical signs include:
> Acne.
> Bloating and tender breasts.
> Food cravings.
> Lack of energy.
> Cramps.
> Headaches.
> Low back pain.
When you have PMS, you might also:
> Feel sad, angry, or anxious.
> Be less alert.
> Find it hard to focus on tasks.
> Want to withdraw from family and friends.
> Act in a forceful or hostile way.
PMS symptoms can be mild or strong. If your symptoms are severe, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But PMDD is very rare.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), causes physical and mood-related symptoms that seriously disrupt a woman's life and relationships. PMDD symptoms develop during the latter half of each menstrual cycle, after ovulation, and go away during the first few days of each menstrual period.
PMDD symptoms are related to hormone changes during the menstrual cycle. Emotional symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, irritability and sensitivity, anger, being overwhelmed, and the need to withdraw from others. Physical and behavioral symptoms include lack of energy, problems with concentrating, sleep problems, food cravings or binge eating, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain, headaches, and joint or muscle pain.
Women diagnosed with PMDD are typically encouraged to use healthy lifestyle choices and prescription medication to manage their symptoms.
Do not worry if you happened to have some of the symptoms stated above.
There are available medicine and ways to treat this disorder. However, if you are having a mild PMS, it is normal.
How is it treated?
A few lifestyle changes will probably help you feel better. Eat healthy foods, exercise at least 3 times a week, and take vitamin B6 and extra calcium. Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, and salt. If you smoke, quit. For pain, try aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), or another anti-inflammatory medicine.
You will likely feel some relief from your symptoms after a few menstrual cycles. If you don't, talk to your doctor. He or she can prescribe medicine for many PMS problems, such as bloating.
There are other drugs you can take for more severe PMS symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can relieve both physical and emotional symptoms. Most women feel better after taking a low dose every day or only on premenstrual days.
Another treatment choice for moderate to severe symptoms is a type of birth control pill. It is sold as YAZ and Yasmin.
If you are taking medicine for PMS, talk with your doctor about birth control. Some medicines for PMS can cause birth defects if you take them while you are pregnant.
I have been thinking about this question for quite some time. I used to think, that does menstruation really affect womens' mood? When in a relationship, whenever quarrel during the women's menstruation period, does it all lies in the fault of menstruation or is the girl are having serious attitude problem...?
Maybe some womens have already knew the answer long before I knew. I know that there is the PMS, but does that really affect womean's mood? But having to know now, at least it ease some of my worries.
Here is the answer I grap from Yahoo! answer. I know the answer is very SUPER LONG, but do take some time to read if you think whenever, you have menses you feel moody.
Answer:
Menstruation, better known as a Period, is the final proof that a girl is becoming a woman.
As your period gets closer, it is possible to feel very emotional, moody or even angry. You may even prefer to eat only certain foods, and most likely, crave chocolate. This is called Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS for short.
What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Most women have tender breasts, bloating, and muscle aches a few days before they start their menstrual periods. These are normal premenstrual symptoms. But when they affect your daily life, they are called premenstrual syndrome (PMS). PMS can affect your body as well as your mood. Sometimes it can make you change the way you act.
Some women first get PMS in their teens or 20s. Others don't get it until their 30s. The symptoms may get worse in your late 30s and 40s, as you approach perimenopause.
What causes PMS?
PMS is tied to hormone changes that happen during your menstrual cycle. Doctors don't fully know why premenstrual symptoms are worse in some women than in others. They do know that for many women, PMS runs in the family.
Not getting enough vitamin B6, calcium, or magnesium in the foods you eat can increase your chances of getting PMS. High stress, a lack of exercise, and too much caffeine can make your symptoms worse.
What seems like PMS might be caused by something else. Your treatment will change if your symptoms are not tied to PMS.
What are the symptoms?
PMS symptoms can affect your body, your mood, and how you act in the days or week leading up to your menstrual period.
Physical signs include:
> Acne.
> Bloating and tender breasts.
> Food cravings.
> Lack of energy.
> Cramps.
> Headaches.
> Low back pain.
When you have PMS, you might also:
> Feel sad, angry, or anxious.
> Be less alert.
> Find it hard to focus on tasks.
> Want to withdraw from family and friends.
> Act in a forceful or hostile way.
PMS symptoms can be mild or strong. If your symptoms are severe, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But PMDD is very rare.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), causes physical and mood-related symptoms that seriously disrupt a woman's life and relationships. PMDD symptoms develop during the latter half of each menstrual cycle, after ovulation, and go away during the first few days of each menstrual period.
PMDD symptoms are related to hormone changes during the menstrual cycle. Emotional symptoms include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, irritability and sensitivity, anger, being overwhelmed, and the need to withdraw from others. Physical and behavioral symptoms include lack of energy, problems with concentrating, sleep problems, food cravings or binge eating, breast tenderness, bloating and weight gain, headaches, and joint or muscle pain.
Women diagnosed with PMDD are typically encouraged to use healthy lifestyle choices and prescription medication to manage their symptoms.
Do not worry if you happened to have some of the symptoms stated above.
There are available medicine and ways to treat this disorder. However, if you are having a mild PMS, it is normal.
How is it treated?
A few lifestyle changes will probably help you feel better. Eat healthy foods, exercise at least 3 times a week, and take vitamin B6 and extra calcium. Cut back on caffeine, alcohol, chocolate, and salt. If you smoke, quit. For pain, try aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), or another anti-inflammatory medicine.
You will likely feel some relief from your symptoms after a few menstrual cycles. If you don't, talk to your doctor. He or she can prescribe medicine for many PMS problems, such as bloating.
There are other drugs you can take for more severe PMS symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can relieve both physical and emotional symptoms. Most women feel better after taking a low dose every day or only on premenstrual days.
Another treatment choice for moderate to severe symptoms is a type of birth control pill. It is sold as YAZ and Yasmin.
If you are taking medicine for PMS, talk with your doctor about birth control. Some medicines for PMS can cause birth defects if you take them while you are pregnant.
