How long does TPM last? – Blog

PMS, or premenstrual tension, is our body’s way of letting us know that we are about to get our period. A very boring way, by the way, but necessary. When she appears, you realize that your cycle is normal and you can prepare for the next few days. Buying sanitary pads, shaving, booking a trip to the beach or not, and so on. But How long does TPM last??

But how long does TPM last?

The duration of PMS depends a lot from woman to woman. Some start to feel some symptoms like swelling and irritation up to 10 days before their period starts. Others notice the discomfort two days earlier. Some lucky ones don’t even realize it and when they look, they’re already menstruating.

So if you experience changes in your mood, headaches, mild depression, swelling in your breasts, and other problems, look at your schedule and see when your period will start, because if it’s about a week away, chances are high that you have PMS.

More important than knowing when PMS starts, is knowing when it ends. Ideally, symptoms should disappear as soon as your period starts, within the first two days. If you continue with the discomfort after it ends, look for a doctor, because we are no longer talking about PMS but other diseases such as migraine or depression. What happens is that, in the premenstrual phase, due to hormonal fluctuations, some symptoms of physical and psychological diseases become more intense, so we notice more.

The best way to track it is by writing down the day you started noticing discomfort, the day your period started, and the day your symptoms went away. Do this for about three months and if you think something isn’t right, see a doctor.

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How to deal with TPM

Now that you know how long PMS lasts and how it affects your routine, it’s time to learn how to deal with it. Here are some tips for each situation:

If your problem is swelling: Take advantage of this phase to do lymphatic drainage and drink a lot of fluid, so you will feel better.

If your problem is irritation: Don’t make important appointments during this period, or make big decisions. Wait a few days, so that you have a clear head.

If your problem is a headache: avoid caffeine, do physical activities and always carry medicine in your bag so you don’t get caught off guard.

If your problem is depression and easy crying: avoid putting yourself in sensitive situations, especially movies and TV shows that you know will make you emotional.

If your problem is the compulsion for sweets: eat dark chocolate that kills the desire and is still good for your health.

Regardless of how long PMS lasts and what the symptoms are, try to stay calm and comfortable with the situation. Talk to your partner and ask for understanding. Your life will get a lot easier.

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