Comments on: When I have PMS I have a Britney Spears style breakdown. Can anything help aside from anti depressants?

By: Independent Consultant

Independent Consultant — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:13:32 +0000

Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex) – Vitex is a PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and fertility herbal supplement. It is known to stimulate the release of LH and promote Ovulation. It has been known to bring on Ovulation sooner. It may help to restore or regulate periods. It helps to improve chances of conception. It can be purchased in tablet form, dried berry or tincture form. Side effects may include nausea, stomach upset, headache and/or allergic reaction

Flax Seed Oil – Flax Seed Oil is one of nature’s greatest sources of omega-3 fatty acids, an essential fatty acid. It has shown to regulate steroid production, hormonal synthesis and nerve transmissions. It can help with infertility, pre-menstrual syndrome and irregular periods. Flax Seed Oil can spoil and should be kept refrigerated. Side effects may include diarrhea, gas and/or nausea. Should not be used with laxatives or stool softeners. People with inflammatory disease of the intestines, esophagus or stomach should use caution while using Flax Seed Oil.

Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) – EPO aids in the production of fertile quality cervical mucus. EPO also helps to alleviate signs and symptoms of PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome). Should only be taken from menstruation to ovulation because it can cause uterine contractions. Use caution if pregnant or lactating. Side effects may include headaches, nausea and/or diarrhea. Should not be used by people with Epilepsy or Schizophrenia.

Here are a few!!

By: ~ProudMommy~

~ProudMommy~ — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:13:23 +0000

Birth Control pills or Pamprin

By: ariesgrl

ariesgrl — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:53:14 +0000

I used to get complete rage and mood swings with my period and my doctor did a hormone panel and my estrogen was low while I was in the mid cycle and right before my period I would get a surge of estrogen which caused my rampant PMS symptoms. She gave me little hormone capsules to take 2 weeks before I was scheduled to start my period and they helped tremendously. They are called Prometrium. Hope this helps!! I understand the feeling of unbearable PMS!!!

By: Ya-sai

Ya-sai — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:26:28 +0000

I think you need to start something like Yoga, tai-chi, some kind of spiritual training. It’s a hormone imbalance. At the end of the day, everything is a state of mind, so learn to control your mind.

By: shellaz_o

shellaz_o — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:01:37 +0000

omega three fatty acids in fish oil or flax seed *that’s great keep taking it*, work out, surround yourself with drama free people and positive energy! ooh and work out work out

at least 30 mins to an hour a day — build lean muscle. don’t watch the news at night all the vitamin b’s are good for women too! NO FAST FOOD! Positive thinking! But some days are good and some not.

By: Pam H

Pam H — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:03:22 +0000

Try exercise. It helps more than you would believe. Walk 30-60 minutes every day. It will really help your PMS. And no drugs required.

By: Patti

Patti — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:49:30 +0000

There’s that new birth control pill that’s supposed to help serious PMS symptoms. Is it Yaz? The one that has the “we’re not gonna take it” commercial. That’d be something to talk about with your doctor. Good luck

By: startwinkle

startwinkle — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:02:32 +0000

It may be PMDD – call your doc and make an appointment

By: Madison H

Madison H — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:52:57 +0000

go to therapy. the therapist can help u out to express your emotoions in a healthy way