Do you feel like the one to two weeks leading up to your cycle is just a roller coaster of disruptive symptoms? Do you notice changes to your energy, mood, and ability to focus? Are you experiencing brain fog making it hard to function and complete daily tasks? If you’re nodding in agreement, I want you to know that you’re not alone and that there is hope.
The Struggle with Severe PMS
After ovulation, many women feel like it’s a downhill slide until their period starts. Things might not improve until a few days into your period, maybe day three, four, or even beyond. You might feel a brief window of relief only to be thrown back into the cycle of discomfort. Do you find yourself dealing with severe cramps, staying in bed more, or taking breaks from your normal activities? This is what severe PMS feels like, and I understand it deeply because I’ve been there.
I remember the frustration of going to doctors, having blood tests and hormone tests, and being told everything was “normal” while still feeling utterly terrible. I tried countless supplements, changed my diet, followed lifestyle strategies, and exercised at the right times in my cycle – yet every month, without fail, I’d feel like my life was falling apart all over again. The constant struggle was exhausting, and I got to a point where I just couldn’t manage it anymore.
Finding the Solution
Fortunately, I found a practitioner who pinpointed the issue: I was estrogen-dominant at certain points in my cycle. This imbalance wasn’t showing up on standard blood tests because they weren’t done at the right times. It took a Dutch test (a detailed urine test) to reveal how my body was actually using hormones, which showed that my estrogen was high because my body wasn’t eliminating it properly. The culprit? My gut health.
Once this connection was made, everything started to make sense. Leading up to my cycle, I’d experience bloating, pain, constipation, and diarrhea. With the right practitioner, we ran stool and urine tests to evaluate my gut health and discovered I had parasites, candida overgrowth, and poor digestion. My beneficial gut bacteria were depleted, likely due to long courses of antibiotics in my early 20s for respiratory illnesses. This imbalance in my gut microbiome was the root cause of my PMS symptoms.
Healing and Rebalancing
The healing journey involved specific treatments to rebalance my gut and hormones. It wasn’t just about a healthy lifestyle; I needed targeted efforts to heal my gut microbiome. This meant specific products and adjustments at different times in my cycle and exact dietary strategies. It was a comprehensive approach, and I began to feel better with the right support.
Why This Matters
As a functional medicine practitioner who’s experienced this firsthand, I’m passionate about helping women understand that severe PMS doesn’t have to be a permanent part of their lives. This can happen at any point in a woman’s life cycle—in your teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s—but it’s especially common as you approach
The Path to Relief
If you’re feeling angry, irritable, moody, anxious, or unstable, know that there’s a reason behind these symptoms. It’s often more than just hormonal imbalance; it’s about what’s causing the hormones to be out of balance. Understanding your health history, running the right labs, and having a customized lifestyle plan can make a world of difference.
Reach Out for Support
Don’t settle for being told that your symptoms are just part of life. If you’ve seen practitioners and been told everything looks normal, but you still don’t feel well, there are more steps you can take. You don’t have to suffer through severe PMS. There is a way through this, and I’m here to help.
Feel free to reach out to learn more about how we can work together to restore your balance and vitality. Book a Complimentary Consult with me today to discuss your specific concerns and explore natural solutions. Don’t let these symptoms dictate your quality of life. You deserve to feel your best as you embrace this new chapter.
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this email is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content is for general informational purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional.