What are the symptoms of PMS?

The perimenstrual period in women's lives is a relatively special stage, but many people do not know much about this stage. Only after understanding the symptoms of perimenstrual syndrome can we more effectively protect the health of women at this stage. So what are the symptoms of perimenstrual syndrome? Let's take a look at how authoritative experts answer this question based on years of clinical experience.

Symptoms of perimenstrual syndrome:

1. Menstrual disorders: It is a common symptom of the menopausal transition period. More than half of women experience anovulatory menstruation for 2-8 years, characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, long duration and increased menstrual volume. For those who experience abnormal bleeding during perimenopause, an endometrial biopsy should be performed to rule out malignant lesions such as endometrial cancer and its precancerous lesions.

2. Estrogen-related symptoms

(1) Vasomotor symptoms: mainly manifested as hot flashes, which are characteristic symptoms that cause a decrease in estrogen levels. It is characterized by recurring, brief bouts of redness on the face and neck, accompanied by hot flashes, followed by sweating. The duration is generally no more than 1-3 minutes. In mild cases, the symptoms may occur several times a day, and in severe cases, the symptoms may occur more than ten times a day or more. The symptoms are easily triggered at night or in stressful conditions.

(2) Psychoneural symptoms: mainly include emotional, memory and cognitive function symptoms. Perimenopausal women often experience emotional symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, low mood, depression, and inability to control themselves. Memory loss and difficulty concentrating are also common.

(3) Urogenital tract symptoms: mainly manifested as urogenital atrophy symptoms, vaginal dryness, dyspareunia and recurrent vaginitis, dysuria, urgency and recurrent urinary tract infections. The urethra is shortened, the mucosa becomes thinner, the sphincter relaxes, and stress urinary incontinence often occurs.

(4) Cardiovascular disease: including coronary artery and cerebrovascular diseases. Postmenopausal women are prone to atherosclerosis, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, hypertension and cerebral hemorrhage. The incidence of coronary heart disease and the mortality rate of concurrent myocardial infarction in postmenopausal women also increase with age.

(5) Changes in bone mineral content and osteoporosis: Osteoporosis can cause bone compression, shortening of stature, and in severe cases, fractures, which are common in the distal radius, femoral neck, cone, etc.

The above mainly introduces the specific content of the manifestations of perimenstrual syndrome. Women entering menopause should actively prepare for menopause, mainly psychological preparation and corresponding material preparation. After entering menopause, they should pay attention to their diet, actively exercise, and actively seek treatment when necessary.