Guys, ever had an argument with your mother, sister, girl friend or female friends for no particular reason? You did nothing wrong but they were angry at you, making you worried, sad and confused. Well, maybe you really did something until you triggered the anger in her but it might also be due to her monthly cycle. In a much simple way to explain, a woman changes a few times during her monthly cycle and also throughout her life.
So, to further understand your partner/friend/mother/sister, it is vital to know something about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Have you heard of PMS??
Premenstrual Syndrome:
PMS is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number of women for up to two weeks prior to menstruation. Of the estimated 40 million suffers, more than 5 million require medical treatment for marked mood and behavioral changes. Often symptoms tend to taper off with menstruation and women remain symptom-free until the two weeks or so prior to the next menstrual period. These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menses typify PMS, premenstrual syndrome.
PMS often increases at times of hormonal turbulence, for example, puberty, childbirth, after miscarriage or pregnancy termination or changes in contraception. Women who experience postnatal illness are more prone to PMS. Women aged 30-45 years often experience most severe PMS. PMS often affects successive generations, although a genetic predisposition has yet to be established. PMS often makes pre-existing conditions worse.
Symptoms - two general categories:
Physical symptoms
So, to further understand your partner/friend/mother/sister, it is vital to know something about Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Have you heard of PMS??
Premenstrual Syndrome:
PMS is a disorder characterized by a set of hormonal changes that trigger disruptive symptoms in a significant number of women for up to two weeks prior to menstruation. Of the estimated 40 million suffers, more than 5 million require medical treatment for marked mood and behavioral changes. Often symptoms tend to taper off with menstruation and women remain symptom-free until the two weeks or so prior to the next menstrual period. These regularly recurring symptoms from ovulation until menses typify PMS, premenstrual syndrome.
PMS often increases at times of hormonal turbulence, for example, puberty, childbirth, after miscarriage or pregnancy termination or changes in contraception. Women who experience postnatal illness are more prone to PMS. Women aged 30-45 years often experience most severe PMS. PMS often affects successive generations, although a genetic predisposition has yet to be established. PMS often makes pre-existing conditions worse.
Symptoms - two general categories:
Physical symptoms
Bloating
Breast tenderness
Swelling of feet and ankles
Fluid retention and weight gain
Painful uterine cramps just before and during the first few days of menstruation
Headaches
Food cravings (especially for salty or sweet foods)
Acne breakout
Low energy or fatigue
Palpitations
Dizziness
Backaches or muscle pain
Psychological and emotional symptoms
Fatigue
Mood swings
Irritability
Feeling "out of control"
Depression
Aggressiveness or hostility
Crying spells
Difficulty concentrating
Increased appetite
Forgetfulness
Changes in libido (sexual desire)
Although the specific symptoms of PMS vary from woman to woman, the top three complaints seem to be irritability, fatigue and bloating.
So, with all those I listed, you guys may use them as a guide to determine the right time to say/negotiate certain things. Try observing your girl and tell her the magic words/confess your feelings/propose at the right time. Try observing your mother and find the right time to talk to her so that you wouldn't get a tight slap from her for asking her approval to marry an ang moh! Try observing your sister to tell her the truth at the right time so that she wouldn't kill you for shaving her poodle! Happy observing, guys!
Swelling of feet and ankles
Fluid retention and weight gain
Painful uterine cramps just before and during the first few days of menstruation
Headaches
Food cravings (especially for salty or sweet foods)
Acne breakout
Low energy or fatigue
Palpitations
Dizziness
Backaches or muscle pain
Psychological and emotional symptoms
Fatigue
Mood swings
Irritability
Feeling "out of control"
Depression
Aggressiveness or hostility
Crying spells
Difficulty concentrating
Increased appetite
Forgetfulness
Changes in libido (sexual desire)
Although the specific symptoms of PMS vary from woman to woman, the top three complaints seem to be irritability, fatigue and bloating.
So, with all those I listed, you guys may use them as a guide to determine the right time to say/negotiate certain things. Try observing your girl and tell her the magic words/confess your feelings/propose at the right time. Try observing your mother and find the right time to talk to her so that you wouldn't get a tight slap from her for asking her approval to marry an ang moh! Try observing your sister to tell her the truth at the right time so that she wouldn't kill you for shaving her poodle! Happy observing, guys!
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