Sugar intake may not be directly related to dysmenorrhea, or menstrual cramps, but sugar does interfer with the absorption and metabolism of B vitamins and some minerals. Thus sugar is directly related to vitamin and mineral deficiences which worsen many PMS symptoms.

Declining levels of progesterone & estrogen signal the uterus to shed its endometrial lining. This results in a shortening of the menstrual cycle, resulting in irregular cycles. This is the beginning of the “perimenopause,” that period in a woman’s life where she is menstruating,  but inceasingly it will be on an increasingly irregular basis.

The primary imbalance for women with PMS is elevated estrogen and reduced progesterone. This is especially true during the five to seven days after ovulation and before menstruation. Elevated estrogen levels aggravite existing PMS symptoms, and cause the onset of symptoms previously not experienced. Natural progesterone is the best way to reduce the imbalance and prevent PMS symptoms.

Endorphins – “feel good” hormone, are key in reducing and even eliminating some PMS symptoms. Endorphin release is realized through regular, even strenuous exercise. Regular exercise is a very necessary part of keeping PMS under control.

Western women taking birth control menstruate up to 400 times in their lifetime. Incessant ovulation contributes to PMS endometriosis, fibroids, and endometrial cancers.

A major aggravating factor for women experiencing PMS cramps is high salt intake. Excess salt intake increase fluid retention, causes bloating, and contributes greatly to symptoms of menstrual cramps, headaches, and excess weight gain. Women suffering from PMS must curtail their intake of salf.

PMS headaches are often described as “vice-like.” This is due to excess water-retention which causes the brain to swell, pushing against the skull. Progesterone receptors are widely distributed in the central nervous system and reduce brain swelling. PMS headaches can be reduces significantly by taking natural progesterone.

Progesterone does not bind to androgen receptors and doesn’t cause side effects. Only true side-effect from too much progesterone is the feeling of sleepiness. Estrogen binds to androgen receptors affecting cholesterol and blood vessels, causing water retention, and severe mood swings.

Low and/or declining levels of progesterone stimulate the release of prostaglandins. Prostaglandins cause the uterus to constrict. To relieve the anxiety and uncomfort of a constricting uterus, natural progesterone is necessary to relax the uterus.

Natural progesterone is free of any untoward teratogenic, metabolic, or hemodynamic effects. The molecule of progesteorne is exactly the same as the molecule produced by the woman’s corpus luteum. Scientific evidence clearly supports use of progesterone.