Home remedies
In cases of mild PMS dietary and lifestyle changes may help. If it’s a more severe case or for PMDD, home remedies alone are unlikely to make a significant difference. However, they may help when combined with other treatments. Some of these home remedies include:
- Exercising regularly
- Eating a balanced diet and reducing your sugar intake
- Reducing stress
- Practicing yoga
- Ensuring you are getting enough sleep
Certain supplements can also help ease symptoms. Experts recommend that calcium supplements may reduce PMS-related symptoms like depression, appetite changes, and fatigue. You should talk to your doctor before taking any supplements.
Conclusion
Experiencing mood changes during your period is common. These symptoms should revolve a few days after the onset of the menstrual period, to help ease the symptoms you can apply some recommended lifestyle and dietary changes. If they persist you should visit your doctor.
References
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[2] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-menstrual-syndrome/
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/dopamine-effects
[4] https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/serotonin
[5] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diarrhea/symptoms-causes/syc-20352241
[6] https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/about-epilepsy-basics/what-epilepsy
[7] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/ssris/art-20044825