Anyone know what vitamins/herbs to take for PMDD?

[ggin35]

I tried two seperate birth control. Yasmin and Yaz and both times it was a nightmare. Do any of you know of any products I can get from the heath food store for PMDD? I don't trust doctors at this point. Thank you!

[torque]

I have heard that vitamin B is excellent to help with stress and all kinds of problems. I have just started it for anxiety and hormone balancing. Do some research on it. I was told by my pharmacist that B vitamins are water soluable so it is ok to take them. I am taking the B-complex. It is too soon to tell if I feel a difference yet. They call this the calming vitamin. Anyway, best of luck to you!!!

[niobe]

I agree that B vitamins are a great idea... and in general, make sure you are getting enough of the vitamins and minerals all women need.  In particular, I'd say calcium, magnesium, and vit. E are important.  And you do need to take them long-term, and regularly; effects won't happen overnight.  Speaking from my personal experience only, my general health improved greatly when I started to take vitamin and mineral supplements regularly.

Antidepressants such as Zoloft are also used for PMDD, but there are side effects of course - dry mouth, constipation, problems w/ sexual desire, among others - so it's not the solution for everyone.  If it works for your insurance, you might want to consider a psychiatrist ... they usually know a lot more than your average primary care physician when it comes to such medications.