As we mentioned in previous article, As we mentioned in previous article, Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. The occurrence of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have more than doubled over the past 50 years due to the acceptance of it as a medical condition that is caused by unhealthy diet with high in saturated food. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss What exhibit high levels of progesterone to cause PMS.
1. MedicationClomiphene besides is one of many prescription medication that has been used in treating women with infertility problem by stimulating the ovulation and the production of eggs each month in the ovaries, it has a side effect that causes high levels of progesterone resulting in pre menstrual symptoms for some women before menstruation.
2. Endogenous factors
High levels of progesterone may be caused by adrenal hyperplasia. It is conditions involved excessive or deficient production of sex steroids hormone leading to symptoms of pre menstrual syndrome.
3. Over active ovaries
For what ever reason, some women with pre menstrual syndrome are found to have an over active ovaries. It may be genetic passing through from generation to generation or caused by other factors resulting in over production of progesterone.
4. Exogenous factor
Over dose of progesterone replacement therapy pill increase the risk of more progesterone in the blood stream leading to pre menstrual syndrome.
5. Emotional factors
Emotional stress increases the production of adrenaline leading to progesterone imbalance, therefore, women who are under constant stress are more likely to develop pre menstrual syndrome caused by unbalance of levels of progesterone.
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