So often high blood pressure is blamed on bad habits and of course they do play a role. And more focus is needed on refined carbohydrates and insulin resistance rather than just salt. But for women there can also be hormonal factors like PMOS, pregnancy and menopause.
So many people think that craving chocolate is due to magnesium deficiency which is completely pseudoscience. It's actually because serotonin drops before your period and consuming sugary/ sweet treats can boost it back up. Food related cravings are one of the most common pre-menstrual symptoms - what do you crave?
Has anyone had any of these more unusual symptoms? I've noticed the corners of my mouth cracking and inflamed!
I used to exercise like crazy and eat salad for almost every meal and felt awful. It's important to remember that despite what wellness culture may tell us - us women are at risk of underfueling our bodies and this can have real consequences!
I'm currently in the luteal phase and feel constantly exhausted and struggling with my sleep. Anyone else get this every month? How do you cope?
I find this super annoying because it means I can't even wear my regular clothes before my period. Anyone else get this?
I literally cannot stop eating before my period. What strategies do people use during this time?
Definitely seems to be a pattern that the week before my period it's awful but then settles down a lot!
Did your doctor know straight away or did you have blood tests first? Were any of the other conditions considered? Or have you not even got a diagnosis? It's sometimes scary to see a doctor!