Medically reviewed by Soma Mandal, MD Excess gas before your period is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Prostaglandins (PGs) are ubiquitous compounds found throughout the body, including the eye. They are involved in a variety of ocular functions, two of which are intraocular pressure (IOP ...

Prostaglandins are powerful signaling agents in the human body. The two-dozen or so members of this family of small lipid messengers underpin many profound physiological events — including ...

The recent finding that cyclopentenone prostaglandins inhibit IκB kinase provides a new explanation for the anti-inflammatory effects of these molecules. However, inhibition of prostaglandin ...

Dysmenorrhea is caused by compounds in the body known as prostaglandins. Before menstruation starts each month, the level of prostaglandins in the lining of the uterus increases. Your ...

Still, you may not be able to get rid of excess gas entirely due to changing hormones. Prostaglandins, hormone-like substances, release when you get your period. Prostaglandins help your uterus ...