PMS refers to a group of symptoms related to the starting of your menstrual cycle. PMS can affect women of any age, and the number of symptoms and their severity is different for each person. Some may have no PMS whatsoever, some have symptoms that are mildly bothersome, and some have symptoms that are so debilitating they can hardly function. For those women, we encourage you to make an appointment to see one of our providers, as there are several different treatment approaches we can use to ease your PMS symptoms.
Symptoms of PMS may appear one to two weeks before your period starts and often include those that are both physical and emotional:
- Acne breakouts
- Swollen or tender breasts
- Feeling tired
- Trouble sleeping
- Upset stomach, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea
- Headache or backache
- Appetite changes or food cravings
- Joint or muscle pain
- Trouble with concentration or memory
- Tension, irritability, mood swings, or crying spells
- Anxiety or depression
Symptoms and their severity will vary from woman to woman.
For those with symptoms not severe enough to see a healthcare provider, there are some lifestyle changes that may help ease their discomfort:
- Get regular exercise
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- Try and get about eight hours of sleep a night
- Find healthy ways to cope with stress, such as talking with a friend, exercising, journaling, doing yoga, getting a massage, or participating in relaxation therapy
- Quit smoking
Over-the-counter pain relievers may also help to ease physical symptoms such as cramps, headaches, backaches, and breast tenderness.
If you try these remedies and you’re still not finding relief, call us for an appointment at 307.637.7700.
After going to another clinic in Cheyenne that didn’t treat me as a priority, it was a breath of fresh air stepping into Cheyenne Women’s Clinic. The entire staff was amazing, but Dr. Dozier was exceptional. She was kind, patient & answered any questions I had with great detail. I will never not recommend her. I am so pleased with my experience here.
I feel so lucky to have had the doctors at the Women’s Clinic for all three of my deliveries and GYN care. They provide high quality, compassionate, evidenced based care and Cheyenne is lucky to have such a great group!
I absolutely have loved it here! We just finished having our second kiddo and have worked with the vast majority of doctors here and they are all excellent!
Had an absolute amazing experience with the Cheyenne Woman’s Clinic during my first pregnancy. They did their best to accommodate my labor desires and made me feel as comfortable as can be. My husband appreciated how they took care of me, and now we’re going back with our second pregnancy! Highly recommend.
All of my appointments I’ve attended through the Women’s Clinic have been amazing the nurses and doctors have been lots of help throughout my whole pregnancy with lots of advice and support, I love every person from there they definitely are a welcoming and loving place!
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