I think I have PMDD. What are some ways to combat this other than birth control?!
Question: I think I have PMDD!. What are some ways to combat this other than birth control!?
Hi, For years, I have had the worst menstrual cycles known to man! Extremely heavy bloodloss, to the point I have to change my tampon every 30 minutes and I also have to wear a tampon and a pad!. Also, the cramps are surreal and I usually have to take a 800mg Ibuprofen just to deal with the agonizing pain!. It's hard to sleep through the night because of the blood loss and I can barely go to work on days when I have my period!. But worst of all, I have killer PMS in the days leading up to it!. Extreme bloating!. Rage, to the point where I want to hurt someone or something and have to stop myself!. Extreme moodiness and tears for no reason!. Panic attacks for no reason!. Insomnia!. I'm always hungry!. Extreme fatigue!. Intense migraines!. This is what I'm going through right now!. Because the symptoms are so extreme, I used to think I was pregnant, but PMDD just makes more sense!. How do I combat this!? I tried birth control but even low-dose was too strong!. And I bled a lot and I have moderate to severe anemia (more than likely due to heavy blood loss and not getting enough iron)!. I really need an alternative way of dealing with this!. Please help!Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Hormones are going to be the only thing that can help with the bleeding problems, unless you get checked for endometriosis!. Have you tried different kinds of hormones!? I don't quite understand what you mean by it being too "strong!." Some women don't do well with estrogen-based birth control, and have better luck with the progesterone-only pills (also called the mini-pill)!. It's not as effective with birth control, but it's great for helping the period problems!. As for the mood problems, antidepressants and other psyhiatric drugs can help that!. They can make a world of difference with your mood!. It's amazing!. The best thing you can do is talk to your doctor about the problems you're experiencing, and see what he suggests!. Heavy bleeding and cramping like that can be a sign of endometriosis, so they might want to do an ultrasound or other tests to check for that!. If you don't have any luck with the doctor you're seeing, try getting a second opinion with another gynocologist!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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Get lots of exercise and drink plenty of water as well!. Have you also been taking B6 vitamins and evening primrose!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Get lots of exercise and drink plenty of water as well!. Have you also been taking B6 vitamins and evening primrose!?Www@Answer-Health@Com