Most people know what PMS is and they kid around with it, thinking it is a joke; just a phase women seem to go through. However, when the woman in their lives expresses some symptoms of it, she is labeled as ill tempered, complaining, and grouchy. Are these women getting what they deserve, or are they deprived of the right they have of being treated with care during PMS?

PMS stands for Premenstrual Syndrome, and it involves a variety of symptoms both physical and emotional. PMS refers to the time of the month that the symptoms appear, before a woman¯s period begins. These symptoms, along with the ones mentioned above, consist of cravings of certain types of food or alcohol, migraine headaches, pimples or greasy skin, sore breasts, exhaustion, mood swings, changes in vision, lost of emotional control when dealing with others, and more. Over 150 symptoms have been associated with PMS. In some c

All of these arguments are valid, and there are cases of where these situations have occurred. It is true that many of the symptoms of PMS can cause friction in a relationship, making it uncomfortable and unpleasant for the person involved. It is also true that some women use PMS as an excuse for just being in a bad mood. These are instances that take place in real life, and probably more than once making them legitimate.

PMS should be taken seriously and the patients of this problem should be treated with sensitive care and understanding. These are the rights of women who suffer monthly just as a disease patient has the right to medical attention. Although the experience of specific symptoms may vary, PMS affect the thoughts, feelings, and actions of those who suffer from it. Studies and surveys show that 10% of women have symptoms so sever that they cannot function regularly. The friends and family, especially a partner, gaining the knowledge of the health needs of that woman and showing love and care can help reduce tensions that are caused by PMS. With that, her well being, calmness, and sense of control will benefit her loved ones as well as herself. In other words, showing a little bit of understanding, care, and love will profit not only the patient, but the visitors as well.

During the menstruation of a woman, the whole lining of the uterus sheds. After it sheds, it has to pass through the cervix so it can leave the body. The uterus contracts (squeezes) to do this, pushing the menstrual fluid out. When these contractions become painful it is called cramps. This cramping might be just tiny aches and twinges in her lower belly, or like a big hand in her belly, squeezing hard, and she might feel shooting pains that go up the insides of her thighs and down her lower back. In some cases, this cramping is also associated with diarrhea.

The pains of a woman does not end with PMS, it goes on to menstruation, and eventually, pregnancy and labor. PMS is just the beginning of the suffering of the woman body. Women have to go through these sufferings each month or every time she is to give birth to a human being.

°Man is born to suffer, but woman is born to suffer more.±

The pain of birth labor is more commonly known. One quote says it best, °It is like trying to squeeze something the size of a watermelon though a hole the size of a coin.± The basic source of the pain in labor is the action taking place in the cervix. The uterus is supplied with sensory nerves t

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