Root causes of PMS mood swings: Doctor explains
From poor quality sleep to high levels of stress, here are a few causes of PMS mood swings.
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Mood swings during premenstrual syndrome, also known as PMS, is very common in women. However, these mood swings are also influenced by a lot of factors. "The root causes of these mood swings are complex and multifactorial," wrote Naturopathic Doctor Corina Dunlap. Here are a few reasons why women experience mood swings during PMS.(Unsplash)
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Fluctuation of the hormones – estrogen and progesterone – are one of the primary reasons of mood swings during PMS. (Unsplash)
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High levels of stress can also exaggerate the effects of mood swings during PMS in women. (Unsplash)
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Poor diet, consisting of junk food items is also a reason for mood swings. High sugar diets should also be avoided. (Unsplash)
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