He detailed the desperation, fractured relationships and anxiety women experience and the guilt and embarrassment that follows once the premenstrual period ends. Medications called GnRH agonists, which halt the menstrual cycle by inducing a false menopause, are also beneficial. Birth control pills help some women as well. Thus, women should avoid alcohol, refined sugar and nicotine. A well-balanced diet, several small meals each day to avoid low blood sugar and plenty of rest also help.
Exercise is another healthy prescription, as are stress reduction and meditation.
Some studies suggest that PMS is exacerbated after childbirth and worsened with age. It is extremely important that women in their 40s not confuse worsening PMS with menopause, since these two conditions demand very different treatment approaches. With menopause, PMS disappears entirely. Finally, do not be bashful about discussing PMS with your doctor. We can help improve your quality of life during those difficult times.