ANSWERS TO YOUR TOP MENSTRUATION AND PERIOD QUESTIONS
- Are premenstrual symptoms real?
- Period pain comes with the territory?
- A period every month - my body can do without that.
- Are cycle-related symptoms common?
- Is having sex during your period safe?
- Why is my period late?
- Can you get pregnant during your period?
Yes, it’s not a myth! 75-85% of women do experience some discomfort shortly before their monthly period sets in. These symptoms are caused by the hormonal changes of the cycle and for many women they are so severe that they impact on their daily lives – both in personal and working aspects. However, cycle-related symptoms are still subject to skepticism – men in particular take it as a bad excuse for women to be short-tempered and to graze uncontrollably. What you should know: Most common premenstrual symptoms are divided into two groups: Affective: depressive mood, angry outbursts, irritability, anxiety, confusion, social withdrawal Somatic: breast tenderness, abdominal bloating, headache, swelling of extremities Medical researchers are still working on identifying the exact cause of these symptoms but it is certain that they are linked to the hormonal fluctuations during the menstrual cycle. Some combined contraceptive pills are proven to reduce these symptoms. Please talk to your health care provider in case you are heavily suffering from these symptoms.