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At Hormona, we\u2019re all about women\u2019s health and learning as much as we can about our bodies, our selves and our hormones. And as we often decry, hormones can be an absolutely massive pain in the uterus. From thyroid problems to fertility issues and beyond, they can play havoc with our lives. But, even without those extra hormonal concerns, there\u2019s a monthly hormonal hell that most women experience for many, many decades. Yes, this week, we\u2019re talking PMS. But more specifically, we\u2019re going to introduce you to your prostaglandins and look at why they have such an effect on your 28-day hormonal rollercoaster.<\/p>\n

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Is PMS real?<\/h2>\n

We think it\u2019s crazy that even today the question \u2018Is PMS real?\u2019 ranks on Google searches. But rank it does. Why? Well, as you\u2019ll know if you\u2019re a regular Hormona, women\u2019s medicine is sorely lacking in research, treatment and, sadly, basic knowledge. Did you happen to see the editor<\/u><\/a>\u00a0of esteemed medical journal The Lancet\u2019s recently published views on periods? In his considered professional opinion, menstrual blood<\/u><\/a>\u00a0is highly poisonous and used exclusively by women to bump off their husbands. So it\u2019s little wonder that some people, we have to say people, but you know who we mean, still don\u2019t believe that we could possibly be suffering. Because clearly, we\u2019re too busy planning the perfect murder.<\/p>\n

So for anyone who\u2019s unsure if what they\u2019re experiencing is what we\u2019re talking about, PMS stands for Pre-Menstrual Syndrome. That\u2019s the vague term<\/u><\/a>\u00a0given to the enormous and highly individual set of symptoms women can, and very often do, experience in the run-up to menstruation. Acne, sore breasts, headaches, bloating, night sweats, mood swings, cramps, sugar cravings, sleepless nights\u2026 The list of period side benefits goes on forever. Generally starting around a week prior to the start of bleeding, they disappear almost overnight once your period kicks in. But, around three weeks later, less if you\u2019re really lucky, the rollercoaster starts all over again.<\/p>\n

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Of course it is<\/h2>\n

For around 51 percent or so of the population, there\u2019s a very simple answer to the question Is PMS Real? Of course it f*&!\u00a3*& is. If you\u2019ve ever lived through even one week of it, you know that hormonal rollercoaster causes havoc in our bodies. But while we generally blame the fluctuating levels of estrogen, progesterone and testosterone for that monthly trip to hell, it seems there may be something else afoot. Yes, those aforementioned hormones play their part. But they\u2019re likely being influenced by something else altogether.<\/p>\n

There is, it appears, a hormone-like group of chemical messengers that have an enormous effect on the severity of PMS symptoms. The weird thing, though, is that this group of messengers is involved in and controls a huge number of bodily functions. Welcome to the strange world of prostaglandin<\/u><\/a>s.<\/p>\n

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Prostaglandins and me<\/h2>\n

This group of fatty acids are, believe it or not, incredibly interesting. Prostaglandins are produced in nearly every system, every cell in your body. From your brain and breasts to your gastrointestinal tract and your kidneys, these strange compounds can be found everywhere. They\u2019re also involved in the contraction of your airway and your bowels and even have some influence over your eyes.<\/p>\n

For the most part, though, they come into being as a response to injury<\/u><\/a>. Say, for instance, you cut yourself in a bad case of avocado hand. The resulting blood clot and swelling at the injury site come from an increase in prostaglandins. And once the healing process is complete, a reduction in the same prostaglandins sees the swelling, pain, and redness disappear. So, given just how involved prostaglandins are with your entire body, it\u2019s safe to say they\u2019re pretty important.<\/p>\n

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Ovarian cycle<\/h2>\n

But this is where prostaglandins get really interesting. In addition to breathing and digesting food – two activities vital to our survival – they\u2019re also involved in our reproductive system. Prostaglandins not only control and regulate our ovarian cycle<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and periods, they\u2019re crucial to giving birth. Yup, these fatty acids actively decide when a new human comes into the world. And, it seems, they also have some say in menstruation and PMS. Prostaglandins are present in your uterus whether you\u2019re pregnant or not. Which means there\u2019s a very good chance all that period pain is down to them.<\/p>\n

Or at least, an imbalance in those fatty acids could possibly increase the severity of PMS symptoms. Prostaglandins are intimately linked to the balance of all the fatty acids in our bodies, and knocking them out of whack can cause issues when that time of the month comes around. You know how we\u2019re always telling you to eat more oily fish? Turns out that it\u2019s more beneficial than even we knew. Not only can a rebalancing of prostaglandins improve and reduce your PMS symptoms<\/a>, but it can also help you avoid glaucoma and stomach ulcers.<\/p>\n

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How to reduce prostaglandins<\/h2>\n

Or, perhaps, rebalance should be a better term. An overabundance of prostaglandins can impact the severity of cramps and the like, but there\u2019s no way you can know for sure which direction you\u2019re headed in without some pretty specialised tests. Fear not, dear readers, because there are some really simple things you can do to help<\/u><\/a>\u00a0your prostaglandins work out their issues. And at the same time, you\u2019ll feel better and hopefully, your PMS-themed hell will be a little more bearable. First up: That aforementioned oily fish. But if you really can\u2019t do it, a good quality supplement works just as well. As do cutting down on sugar and caffeine, and getting more vitamins. And you know what that means – eating more fruit and veg.<\/p>\n

Reducing your alcohol intake wouldn\u2019t hurt. We know, we also love Prosecco cocktails. Moving around some more, particularly around your period, can make a massive difference, both physically and emotionally. And there are even some exercise routines designed specifically to help relieve the symptoms of PMS, including the rather beautifully titled period yoga. Keep records if you can, and keep an eye on the spikes and shifts in your pain levels and symptom severity so you can see what\u2019s actually happening on a monthly basis.<\/p>\n

Let us know how you\u2019re getting on and what\u2019s working \u2014 you might just help a woman who doesn\u2019t know what else to do!<\/p>\n

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