FAQ - What are hormonal imbalances?

Hormonal imbalances (PMS, menopause)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is when a woman is between her ovulation and menstrual cycle. The symptoms are often both physical and emotional in nature. Some symptoms of PMS affect the majority of women (approximately 80 %) before the start of the menstrual cycle, but disappear when menstruation begins.
Approximately 25 % of women suffer severely with PMS symptoms, as they are very intense, and has a big impact on their daily life.

Common PMS symptoms:

1. breast tenderness
2. acne
3. bloating
4. weight gain
5. headache (migraine)
6. joint pain
7. backache
8. food cravings
9. binge eating
10. fatigue
11. depressed
12. crying
13. irritability
14. mood swing
15. panic attacks
16. insomnia
17. diarrhoea
18. fungal infection

In a small number of women (approximately 5 %) they have a more severe form of PMS: premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is characterized by physical painful and emotional symptoms.
One of the causes of PMS is hormonal changes in the body. There is no standard cure for this symptom, as what might work for someone, might not work at all for the next person.
That is why, it is so important to treat every woman individually. A good nutritional diet plan and living a healthy lifestyle can reduce a lot the symptoms.

Here are some tips:

1. make sure you have enough sleep
2. avoid salt
3. avoid caffeine
4. avoid alcohol

Menopauze

A woman has reached menopause when she hasn’t had her menstrual cycle for more than one year. Menopause starts around the age of 50 and this is called pre-menopause. This is accompanied by menstrual irregularities and symptoms of early menopause, caused by reduced production of the hormones oestrogen and progesterone.

Common menopause symptoms are:

1. change in menstrual cycle
2. hot flushes and night sweats
3. sleeping disorder
4. vaginal dryness
5. mood swings
6. concentration levels
7. facial hair
8. thinning of the hairline

It is impossible to predict when an individual woman will reach menopause. The age at which a woman starts menstruating is not related to the age when menopause occurs. Most women reach peri-menopause between 45-55 years old, also earlier (between 30-40 years) or even later (around 60 years) may also occur. However, it is also known, that women often go into menopause at the same age as their mother did.

Note:
BeauNu doesn't diagnose. BeauNu disclaimer. The information and advice provided on this website is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are concerned about your health or have any symptoms you should consult your GP/healthcare provider.