Many Holistic doctors categorize PMS into four types – A, C, D and H – which were originally identified by Dr. Guy Abraham, M.D. 'Type H' or 'PMS-H' ("Headaches, Heaviness, Hydration") is characterized by weight gain (greater than three pounds, 1.5kg), abdominal bloating and discomfort, breast congestion and mastalgia, and the occasional swelling of the face, hands and ankles.
The symptoms of PMS-H are due to an increased extracellular fluid volume which is in turn due to an excess of aldosterone which causes increased fluid retention. Aldosterone excess during the luteal phase of PMS-H patients may arise due to any of the following factors:
Symptoms of PMS-H include:
Supplements that may alleviate symptoms include:
See also:
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
PMS-A (Anxiety)
PMS-C (Craving)
PMS-D (Depression)
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