PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)
PMS refers to emotional and physical symptoms occurring in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolves with the onset of menses.
Signs and Symptoms:
- Irritability, mood swings, depression, crying spells
- Breast tenderness
- Headaches
- Food cravings, appetite changes
- Bloating, weight gain, water retention,
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Skin issues
- Headaches
Pathophysiology: Hormonal fluctuations (estrogen dominance, low progesterone) affect neurotransmitters and inflammation, poor gut health, vitamins and mineral defficiencies and edocrine disruptors chemicals.
Diagnosis & Functional Tests
- Symptom tracking across cycles
- Hormonal evaluation during luteal phase
- Comprehensive hormonal assessment (serum), with P/E ratio
- DUTCH
- Nutrients: Nutreval, Metabolomix
- GI Map
- Neurotransmitter tests
- DNA health, DNA hormones