In healthy women oestragen levels rise during the first half of the menstual cycle until ovulation at around 14 days. During the second half of the menstrual cycle oestrogen levels then fall as the ovary starts to produce progesterone.

Predominatly in PMS there is a reversal of this proces. There is a relative excess of oestrogen coupled with progesterone deficiency in the second half of the menstual cycle.

It is this imbalance towards an increase in the oestrogen, progesterone ratio that is the main cause of anxiety, tension and irritability. Some women have also found that oestrogen dominant pills may lead to hostility and aggression.

An excess of oestrogens may sometimes be caused by decreased liver metabolism resulting from vitamin B deficiencies. Red cell magnesium levels in blood samples taken mid cycle have also been shown to be significantly lower in women with PMS.

Daily doses of vitamin E may be of help in relieving PMS symptons. Research has also shown Evening Primrose Oil to be of help in PMS symptoms.

Supplementations of B complex vitamins, vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin E and evening primrose oil during the second phase of the menstual cycle may be of help in PMS symptoms. It is also important to maintain a nutritious balanced diet, with low saturated fats, dairy products, salt, alcohol, coffee and chocolate.



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