These are two distressing hormonal conditions that affect many women, but do you know the difference between them?
Lara Briden is a health blogger with a particular interest in PMS so here are some of her helpful tips.
PMS affects many women, and this first hand account of what really helped will inspire and give hope to other sufferers.
PMS can really bring you down, and controlling your hormones with progesterone can get PMS under control. But a healthy sweet treat could also be just what you need.
Hormone imbalance can occur in women at any point in their lives, but as young women are maturing earlier it can bring problems much sooner.
Studies have shown that the average age of puberty is falling fast. Phytoestrogens present in food are boosting oestrogen levels in the population at large and could partly explain this phenomenon in young women.
Low progesterone affects the menstrual cycle, so knowing when you are vulnerable could help you cope better with mood swings.
Why does the menopause affect women in such different ways?
Over 35? Then you could still be at risk of PMS and those symptoms you thought you had left behind long ago.
Having balanced hormones is one way to beat PMS, and get sugar cravings under control at any time. Being prepared means you can say no to unhealthy snacks.