6 Signs Your PMS Is Something More Serious....

1. It is true that majority of women tend to experience mood swings and temper tantrums a few days before their period starts. But many symptoms that are usually associated with PMS could actually turn out to be something much worse. Many women battle for years with what they assume is PMS, while it could actually be polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), or some other major health problem. Take a look at 6 of these signs that could tell you whether you are just PMSing or not.

Sudden Acne Breakout And Abnormal Hair Growth

Though PMS days do witness a pimple or two, a sudden breakout of acne or excess growth of facial hair could mean something is wrong. These symptoms are associated with associated PCOS, characterized by hormonal imbalances that involve an increase in the androgen levels of your body. PCOS is a disorder that could lead to severe mood swings, loss of hair and infertility.

Spotting Before Your Period

If you keep spotting before your period, it could be a sure sign of endometriosis. This is a disorder that causes the tissue that usually grows inside the uterus to grow outside, triggering the outbreak of painful cysts around it. Endometriosis also causes severe stomach spasms which are often mistaken for menstrual cramps. Other signs include heavy flow during your period and pain during intercourse.

Shorter Periods

PMS along with a short menstrual cycle is another symptom of something going on down below. Doctors are of the opinion that menstrual cycles that keep getting shorter as time passes is a symptom of pre-menopause; the slow transition to menopause. For women under the age of 40, this could mean reaching menopause early, due to premature ovarian dysfunction.

Insufferable Cramps

Yes, it is natural to cramp up a bit before and during that time of the month, but if the pain makes even walking and sitting difficult, and involves signs like numbness in your legs, nausea,and vomiting it could mean that you are suffering from endometriosis. These are symptoms that are often ignored by women who are used to having painful periods all the time, which in turn could pose numerous dangers including ovarian cysts and infertility.

Heightened Emotional Instability

If your mood swings are starting to get uncontrollable, it could be because they are not PMS related. If you cannot stop snapping at people even for the littlest of things, it could be a sign of PMDD, which is characterized by all the mental issues related to PMS in a heightened form. If you are suffering from PMDD, chances are that you will experience these symptoms throughout the month, often reaching their peak during your period. If what you think to be PMS involves insomnia, loss of appetite, and depression, then you are not experiencing PMS, but something more serious.

PMS Symptoms That Pass The PMS Phase

If your said PMS goes beyond your premenstrual stage, it is safe to assume that you have something worse than PMS. For example, if you continue to feel tired all the time, even after your period, it could mean you are anemic. If your bloating does not disappear after your premenstrual stage, it could be a sign of lactose intolerance, acid reflux, or an imbalanced diet.