Premenstrual Syndrome: Therapy

General measures

  • Wearing a well-fitting bra
  • Nicotine restriction (refraining from tobacco use).
  • Renunciation of alcohol consumption
  • Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
  • Enough sleep
  • Avoidance of psychosocial stress:

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • Daily total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruits (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruits).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following nutritional medical recommendations:
    • Low fat, low sodium, high carbohydrate.
    • Avoid foods containing methylxanthine (coffee, tea, chocolate) [these can increase estrogen levels and exacerbate mastodynia (cycle-related tightness in the breasts or breast pain)].
  • Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – Taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.

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Psychotherapy

  • Relaxation techniques
  • If necessary, psychotherapy (if necessary, psychotherapeutic co-treatmentI
  • Detailed information on psychosomatics (including stress management) can be obtained from us.

Complementary treatment methods

  • Acupuncture
  • Homeopathy
  • Phytotherapy especially with monk’s pepper (Agnus castus)