PMS can be annoying, painful and debilitating. But it also comes with some unexpected benefits if you know how to use them. Check out these 5 interesting facts about PMS.

The term PMS has been coined by an English scientist, Dr. Katharina Dalton back in 1953, and ever since then, it has become a regularly used phrase.
We are now at a point in history when people are comfortable talking about it, and the term is used more than ever.
Researchers are increasingly trying to find the cause behind it, and more symptoms are added constantly to the already big list of ailments associated with PMS.
5 Interesting Facts About PMS
There are, however, some overlooked or rarely mentioned facts about PMS that are very intriguing and deserve a more reflective analysis.
Superhero Senses
Some women report heightened senses during PMS.
For some, it could be an increase in sensitivity of one of the senses like taste, or smell; while for others, all five senses are intensified.
The most commonly identified increased senses are taste and hearing. It’s possible that the maximized sense of taste is associated with the food cravings that are so frequent during PMS.
Menstrual Magnification vs. PMS
Although not strictly a PMS fact, there is a process called Menstrual Magnification, which brings underlying conditions like thyroid problems, eating disorders, and psychosomatic issues to the surface on the days before the period begins.
These symptoms are then falsely identified as PMS. Self-diagnosis is not recommended in this case, and a medical expert should be consulted to make sure that these are PMS symptoms and not signs of a more serious condition.
The Age Factor
During the pre-menopausal years, or roughly after 35 years of age, PMS can worsen and the symptoms can become disruptive of one’s life.
This could be caused by the decrease in progesterone levels in the body or by the increased responsibilities and cares of those years.
There is no conclusive research on the subject and scientists are continually trying to find ways to combat this increase of symptoms to help women be more productive and happier.
Men vs. PMS
Research shows that women in same sex-relationships experience milder symptoms than women in heterosexual relationships.
Professor Jane Ussher of the University of Western Sidney has conducted a number of researches on the subject of PMS and has found that even though women in lesbian relationships have the same symptoms as women is heterosexual relationships, lesbian women are more likely to be able to manage their symptoms and to characterize them as mild.
On evaluating these findings, Professor Ussher theorized that the reason for having milder symptoms could be that women can be more understanding and try to create a more relaxed environment for their partners, since they go through the same symptoms themselves and are aware of how PMS feels like.
Here’s an open letter my husband wrote to guys whose girlfriends or wives suffer from PMS.
PMS and the Law
In countries where evolved legal systems are in place, PMS is considered a reason to reduce the sentence due to diminished mental capacity.
In the USA there is some legal precedent where PMS was accepted in court as an affirmative defense to a criminal charge, and ever since the 1970’s legal experts have been considering and exploring the effects of PMS on mental capacity and the defenses that the legal community could employ.
Estrogen dominance is a pattern of hormonal imbalance that commonly underlies various PMS symptoms. The following remedies can help lower elevated estrogen levels and reduce/eliminate PMS symptoms:
Dim Plus to promote estrogen metabolism
21 Day Liver Cleanse Supplement to improve liver functions
Adrenal Health Daily to support adrenal functions
Amazing Grass Super Foods to clear excess estrogen
Bioidentical Progesterone Cream to balance estrogen dominance
Thanks for your great comments. Often time, simple things can make a big difference. It is really about taking good care of ourselves, especially during the PMS time.
Before PMS I find that it helps to keep a clean diet, lots of water and some slight exercise. It’s important to get enough rest, sneak in a nap, anyhow you can. Green tea sometimes uplifts mood and nice deep breathing always helps.
Fibromyalgia, thyroid conditions and some immune problems also make this time and sometimes, period time, a little worse…or better. SO give yourself a break in between getting things done. THERE IS ALWAYS TIME.