What PMT type are you?

Are you an anxious Annie, Bloated Betty, Comfort Eating Carrie or a Down Debbie? Symptoms of PMT are diverse and distinct with some people suffering in a completely different way to others, but looking at groups of symptoms can help you figure out what type of PMT you suffer from

PMT is thought to affect around 30-40 per cent of menstruating women, with symptoms typically occurring 7 to 14 days prior to having a period. Symptoms can become worse as women head into their 30s and 40s and their hormones begin to change.

According to American doctor, Dr Guy Abraham there are four main types of PMT. So what type are you?

Anxious Annie, Type A - Anxiety

This category is common in up to 80 per cent of women and includes symptoms such as mood swings, irritability, anxiety and tension.

Comfort Eating Carrie, Type C - Cravings

This group includes cravings for sweets or chocolates, increased appetite, fatigue and headaches. Up to 60 per cent of women can experience these kinds of symptoms leading up to their period.

Bloated Betty, Type H - Hyperhydration

Type H includes symptoms such as water retention, breast tenderness and enlargement, abdominal bloating and weight gain. Up to 40 per cent of women can experience these changes.

This can be related to high sodium and alcohol intake, so reducing salt and cutting back on the wine can help.

Down Debbie, Type D - Depression

Depression is the largest symptom in this group but it can also include confusion, forgetfulness, clumsiness, withdrawal, lack of co-ordination, crying spells and confusion.

Whatever your type, when PMT hits it can be tempting to barricade yourself at home with a family size chocolate bar, but there is another way.

Increasing numbers of women are seeking a more natural approach to this problem and studies into PMT have found that the herb Agnus Castus improved PMT symptoms of irritability, mood alteration, anger, headache, and breast fullness by 50 per cent or more*.

In another study using Agnus Castus 36 per cent of women using the herb saw all symptoms disappear after use**.

Agnus Castus is available in the UK as a licensed herbal treatment and is known as PremHerb®. It is traditionally used to relieve uncomfortable symptoms associated with PMT.

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PremHerb© is a traditional herbal medicinal product that has been used to help relieve the symptoms associated with pre-menstrual syndrome, exclusively based on long-standing use as a traditional remedy.

Containing 4mg of natural Agnus Castus fruit extract PremHerb© should be taken continuously for three months in order to achieve maximum benefit. Always read the label. Offer ends 31st May 2009.

PremHerb is also available in Boots stores, Superdrug and Holland & Barrett and other pharmacies and usually costs £7.99 for 30 tablets.

For more information visit www.premherb.co.uk or telephone 01628 401 980.

*BMJ, 2001
**Phytomedicine, 1997