Pre-menstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent condition that affects women, and is characterised by troublesome symptoms seven to fourteen days before menstruation. Typical symptoms include decreased levels of energy, tension, irritability, depression, headache, altered sex drive, breast pain, backache, abdominal bloating, and oedema of the fingers and ankles.
A more rational approach to the problem of PMS is identification of the causative factors and appropriate treatment using dietary therapy, nutritional supplementation, and exercise. Vitamin B6 and magnesium are the two most important nutritional supplements for treating PMS.