PMS are a familiar and often challenging aspect of many women’s lives. While hormonal fluctuations play a significant role in these symptoms, there’s another, less-known factor that might be exacerbating the discomfort: poor breathing patterns. Below, we explore the connection between breathing habits and PMS, shedding light on how mindful breathing practices can offer relief...Read More

Abstract The objective of this study was to assess changes in levels of clinical temporomandibular (TMD) pain in relation to phases of the menstrual cycle. TMD cases were 35 women not using oral contraceptives (OCs); 35 women using OCs; and 21 men. Controls were 35 normally cycling women without TMD or other chronic pains. Subjects...Read More

Objective: To determine whether women with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) differ from healthy women in the extent of hyperventilation during the luteal phase of the cycle. Design: Case report. Setting: Medical university. Patient(s): Three reproductive-age women with severe symptoms of PMS in whom dramatic decline in end-tidal PCO2 (PETCO2) occurred during the luteal phase of the...Read More

Abstract This study examined the effects of menstrual cycle phase on ventilatory control. Fourteen eumenorrheic women were studied in the early follicular (FP; 1–6 days) and mid-luteal (LP; 20–24 days) phase of the menstrual cycle. Blood for the determination of arterial PCO2 (PaCO2 ), plasma strong ion difference ([SID]), progesterone ([P4]), and 17-estradiol ([E2]) concentrations...Read More

Age-related decline in women’s lung function may speed up during and after menopause, a recent study suggests. Past research has shown that young women can boost their lung function through their mid-twenties by following a healthy lifestyle that includes getting plenty of aerobic exercise and avoiding cigarettes. After that, lung function declines gradually, and the...Read More

Dysfunctional Breathing in Women Dysfunctional breathing can destabilise mind, impact physical performance, muscles, mental concentration, mood and metabolism. They can play a part in, for instance, premenstrual syndrome, chronic fatigue, neck, back and pelvic pain, fibromyalgia and some aspects of anxiety and depression. There is evidence that improving breathing patterns in women can see major improvements...Read More