Stress has a debilitating effect on the nerves in general and certain premenstrual symptoms may be aggravated by stress. Many suffers of PMS have abnormal levels of the adrenal hormone ‘aldosterone’ which may account for some of the problems of excessive fluid retention, weight gain, breast tenderness and abdominal bloating. These start several days before the start of tf menstruation . Menopause is the time when the woman’s ovaries no long release an egg cell every month and child bearing is no long possible. This usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. it is may be preceded with a gradual decline in the frequency of menstruation or there may be an abrupt cessation. There is an imbalance in the hormones which can cause hot flushes, sweats, palpitations, depression. Over a longer period there may be a gradual loss of bone(osteoporosis) leading to a greater risk of bone fracture.
