You’ll see below that I don’t agree with several of these conclusions.
They specifically state that estrogen excess, estrogen withdrawal, progesterone deficiency, pyridoxine (vitamin B6) deficiency, alteration of glucose metabolism, and fluid-electrolyte imbalances are all older and incorrect theories. But first, what does Western medicine say about PMS? The Western Perspective Conventional MedicineĪccording to the Medscape monograph on PMS the true cause of PMS is unknown, though the article postulates several possible causes, including decreased serotonin, magnesium and calcium deficiencies, sensitivity to fluctuations in hormone levels, and history of abuse. I would like to provide some context from a Chinese Medicine perspective to this very common problem. It is a testament to our stressful lives that so many people experience PMS. You are not required to have PMS as part of having a menstrual cycle. These symptoms are messages to the body that something is out of balance. It may be common to experience PMS, but that doesn’t mean it’s a necessary part of having a period. According to, symptoms are divided into five categories: Anxiety
Symptoms are wide-ranging, and can be both physical and mental-emotional. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is so ubiquitous that many of us consider it to be normal. PMS can be treated with diet, herbal formulas, acupuncture, homeopathy, stress reduction, and exercise.In Chinese Medicine the Liver plays a significant role, though the other organ systems are part of the picture too.PMS in Western terms is due primarily to a hormone imbalance between estrogen and progesterone.Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is common but not a necessary part of having a period.
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