Pre-menstrual syndrome (also known as PMT - pre menstrual tension) is the hormonal, physical and emotional changes which some women experience between two and fourteen days before a period and which are relieved when the period starts.
Symptoms to look out for are:
- Mood swings and irritability.
- Cravings for sugary/sweet foods.
- Lack of concentration.
- Headaches.
- Weight gain and feeling bloated.
- Skin blemishes.
To help yourself during this time you can learn how to relax, exercise regularly and try to keep your blood sugar levels even by eating healthy foods at regular intervals no longer than three hours apart.
