Why Do Some Girls Get PMS?
Doctors have not pinpointed the exact cause of PMS, but many believe it is linked to changing hormone levels. Following a girl’s period, the amounts of estrogen and progesterone (female hormones) in her body increase. Then about 1 week before her period starts, levels of both of these hormones begin to fall. The thinking is that these changing hormone levels can lead to PMS symptoms. It isn’t clear why some girls develop PMS and others don’t. It’s possible that those who develop PMS are simply more sensitive to the changes in hormone levels. There are other theories as well. For example, some believe that what you eat can affect how you feel, especially during the couple of weeks before your period. Luckily, you can do a few things to ease PMS symptoms. Eating a balanced diet with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and cutting back on processed foods like chips and crackers can help. You might also want to reduce your salt intake (salt can make you retain water and become more bloated
