Monthly Archives: February 2009

How can I overcome the PMS urge to binge?

Brigitte asked: I always diet really well for about two weeks, and then I start to PMS and it all goes to hell. I binge like a madwoman. First, I tell myself, “I am only going to binge for a few days, then I’ll go back on my diet,” but by the end of those few days I am discouraged and depressed and I abandon my original diet. How can I diet through PMS?

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What do you experience during PMS and how do you combat them?

washington_maverick asked: I’m newly back into having a regular cycle (was on depo, and prior to that prego) and I’m experience great flucutations in symptoms of PMS…just curious what everyone does.

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How soon after you start feeling pms symptoms should you start?

ttc#2 asked: The last week of June(24), I started having cramping and backaches along with discharge. I went to the Dr on the 2nd of July and she said I had ovulated. I had *** on Sat(June 30) using the pull out method. She said I could be pregnant or I should start. How long after those signs did you start your period. I have nausea, but is that a sign of pms.My periods aren’t regular. The last one I had was Nov 04. I found out I was pregnant Jan 05. I had my IUD removed in April. I … Continue reading

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Is there anything I can take to prevent pms symptoms?

Sarah329 asked: Three-part question. 1) Are there other women who bloat a week to ten days before their menstrual cycle? 2) What can I take or do that will prevent the pms hunger cravings and other symptoms? 3) What can I do to get rid of bloating?

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What is the difference between PMS and Ovulation?

xayanexchanx asked: I never really knew the difference, so I was wondering what the difference was between PMS and Ovulation. I thought that PMS was when you had your period, but it stands for ‘Pre-menstrual’ so that means it is before you get your period? I am confused because I thought that was what ovulation was.

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