As women, most of us will have experienced PMS in some form. But what happens when those symptoms become severe? When fatigue, mood swings, or cramping start to disrupt your daily life, it’s more than just “normal period discomfort.”
It’s a signal that your body may need more support, and this is where bioidentical hormones can provide real relief and what makes them a highly effective treatment for severe PMS.
Read our blog to find out more about PMS and the best ways to treat it.
What is PMS?
Before we explain how to treat PMS, first let us explain what it is. PMS is extremely common and refers to the symptoms women often experience in the days or weeks before their period starts.
Most women with a menstrual cycle deal with familiar cyclical symptoms such as painful or tender breasts, bloating, fatigue, headaches, or cramping. Emotional symptoms like irritability, anxiety, or low mood are also common and can impact day-to-day life.
While the exact cause of PMS is complex, it is clear that hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle play a central role. When these fluctuations are more pronounced, symptoms can become significantly more intense.
The first step to understanding how to treat PMS begins with recognising when symptoms go beyond what’s typical.
How To Treat PMS
Exploring how to treat PMS effectively often involves examining lifestyle, hormone patterns, and overall health to understand what may be amplifying symptoms.
Maintaining consistent self-care habits can make a meaningful difference. Regular exercise, adequate sleep, and a balanced, nutrient-rich diet all help to support hormonal health.
It’s important to remember that PMS symptoms can’t be easily quantified. Everyone’s hormonal pattern is unique, and the menstrual cycle is highly complex and influenced by many factors:
- Stress or emotional upheaval
- Weight loss or weight gain
- Over-exercising
- Changes in birth control
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disorders
- Heart disease
Many women are often prescribed the pill to help manage period pain. For some, it can provide relief, but for others, it can interfere with natural hormone balance and even make symptoms worse over time.
That’s why at the Marion Gluck Clinic, we focus on understanding your unique hormonal profile, supporting your body with proper nutrition, stabilising blood sugar, and addressing stress and adrenal health, all of which can play a big role in how severe your PMS symptoms feel.
If you’re dealing with PMS symptoms, simple lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, staying active, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and staying hydrated can help ease PMS symptoms.
When combined with bioidentical hormone treatment, these adjustments can make a real difference in how you feel.
When PMS Is More Serious: Treatment for Severe PMS and PMDD
For some women, symptoms are not just severe but debilitating. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a more extreme form of PMS that affects roughly 5–8% of women of reproductive age. Unlike typical PMS, PMDD can cause:
- Severe mood swings or irritability
- Intense depression or anxiety
- Difficulty functioning at work, school, or home
- Extreme fatigue or physical discomfort
If your symptoms are extremely severe, interfere with daily life, or feel unmanageable, you could be experiencing PMDD. It’s important to seek professional evaluation rather than dismissing these feelings as “just a period.”
At the Marin Gluck Clinic, our expert hormone doctors can diagnose and treat both PMS and PMDD.
If you are experiencing severe PMS symptoms or believe you might have PMDD, then book an appointment here.
How Do We Treat PMS & PMDD With Bioidentical Hormones?
Before prescribing bioidentical hormones, the doctors at the Marion Gluck Clinic conduct a thorough assessment of your symptoms as well as a comprehensive female hormone profile during the second half of your cycle. This gives a clear, personalised picture of your hormonal patterns.
Women in pain are frequently dismissed across many areas of medicine, and menstrual health is no different.
Severe pain during your cycle isn’t normal, and you deserve proper care. The normalisation of period pain has harmed women for decades, which is why at the Marion Gluck Clinic, we take the time to listen carefully to your symptoms and understand your unique experience.
We take a holistic approach to care, offering lifestyle guidance, nutrition advice, and ongoing support alongside medical treatment.
After reviewing your hormone results, our doctors identify whether an imbalance is present. If so, the appropriate bioidentical hormones are prescribed at a dosage personalised to your biochemistry.
Patients receive ongoing monitoring so we can fine-tune therapy over time, making adjustments as symptoms, stress levels, or life circumstances change.
“When we look closely at a woman’s hormone profile, we often find clear biochemical reasons for symptoms she may have been told to simply ‘put up with.’ Bioidentical hormone therapy allows us to correct these imbalances in a way that’s gentle, precise, and tailored to her needs. For many patients, this is the first time they feel truly heard and properly treated, and the transformation in their quality of life can be profound.” – Dr Liz Leek.
The aim is not just symptom control, but restoring optimal hormonal harmony, which leads to improvements in mood, energy, sleep, and overall well-being long term.
Most patients notice a significant reduction in symptoms, improved emotional stability, and a greater sense of control over their cycle. A carefully tailored treatment for severe PMS can be life-changing for women’s hormone health, which has been struggling for years without answers.
Book An Appointment Today
The Marion Gluck Clinic is a leading private hormone clinic specialising in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Take the first step towards restoring your hormonal balance and overall well-being by booking an online consultation with one of our expert doctors. To schedule your appointment, simply visit our booking page.
