Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). Periodic bloating, breast discomfort, periodic weight gain, occasional anxiousness, mild mood swings, occasional sleeplessness, decreased concentration, and joint discomfort, all are just a few of the common symptoms of normal Premenstrual Syndrome. Up to 150 symptoms have been experienced by women and 8 out of 10 women suffer at least some symptoms.

The physical, emotional, and psychological changes that occur in PMS coincide with normal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle. PMS is a physiological response to changes in estrogen and progesterone levels that occur just prior to menstruation. It is clear that nutrition and exercise can significantly affect PMS symptoms, and the tremendous increase of poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyle parallels the increase in PMS symptoms.

Perimenopausal Symptoms. Occasional bleeding through the menstrual cycle, achy joints, hot flashes, a temporary and minor decrease in the ability to concentrate or recall, changes in sexual desire, sweating, frequent urination, frequent wakening in the night, vaginal dryness, night sweats, occasional anxiousness and mild mood swings are just a few of the symptoms that affect women in this time of life. In addition to these symptoms that are generally associated with the perimenopause years, some women experience many symptoms associated with PMS. Any one or multiple symptoms can last from 8 to 10 years, and women may experience just a few symptoms or none at all.*

Postmenopausal Symptoms. Absentmindedness, vaginal dryness, frequent urination, frequent wakening in the night, decreased sexual desire, slowed recall or concentration, these are some of the common symptoms women in the post menopause phase of life experience.*